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A blue character with glasses and a white sweater from the Pixar film Inside Out

Sadness

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Sadness is the blue emotion from Riley's mind in Pixar's Inside Out who initially seems like a burden but ultimately proves essential for emotional health. Initially sidelined by Joy, Sadness discovers her true purpose is to help Riley process difficult emotions and seek comfort when needed, demonstrating that feeling sad is sometimes necessary and healthy.

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