Since its recent premiere, ‘Intensely 2 – 90%’ of Pixar has captured the attention of social networks, generating a new trend that has resonated with many Internet users: “No Riley.” This phrase has been used to create sad and humorous memes that reflect the difficulties of adult life, connecting with the new emotions that the protagonist, Riley, experiences as she transitions into adolescence.
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The film follows Riley as she faces the chaotic stage of adolescence, with the arrival of new emotions such as Anxiety, Grief, Boredom and Envy, which are added to the already known Joy, Sadness, Disgust, Fear and Anger. The accurate representation of situations such as a panic attack has been highlighted by mental health experts and has found echo among neurodivergent people and users on social networks.
What is the ‘No Riley’ trend?
On social networks like X and Facebook, the phrase “No Riley and wait…” has been used to complete ideas with stressful situations in adult life. Some examples include:
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“No Riley, wait until you discover that eight hours of your day are worth a roast chicken.”
“No Riley, wait until you realize you took the wrong major.”
“No Riley and wait until you don’t have IMSS.”
These memes have been a way in which users have shown that it is better to laugh at one’s own sorrows. From relationship situations to career development, the “No Riley” trend has encompassed a wide range of relatable experiences for many.
One of the most prominent characters in this new installment is Ansiedad, voiced by Maya Hawke, who does not stay in the background and plays a crucial role in the plot, accurately reflecting the emotional challenges that Riley faces.
The box office of ‘Inside Out 2’
Pixar’s ‘Inside Out 2’ continues to sweep the box office, breaking records in its second weekend. The animated sequel has surpassed ‘Dune: Part Two’ as the highest-grossing film of 2024 in North America, with $285.6 million in ticket sales through Friday, only in its eighth day of release. It grossed $30.5 million on Friday, and is expected to earn between $93 million and $103 million this weekend, bringing its domestic total to around $350 million by Sunday.
Internationally, ‘Inside Out 2’ is also a success, grossing US$226.7 million through Thursday, projecting a global total between US$650 million and US$700 million by the end of its second weekend. Although ‘Dune: Part Two’ still holds the title of the highest-grossing film of the year worldwide with US$711.8 million, ‘Inside Out 2’ is very close to reaching it.
In other box office news, Sony’s ‘Bad Boys: Ride or Die’ remains in second place in North America, while Focus Features and New Regency’s ‘The Bikeriders’ opens in third place. On the other hand, Russell Crowe’s ‘The Exorcism’ gets off to a bad start, with one of the worst openings of his career.
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