Lotso's Past
Toy Story 3 (2010)
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Characters
Chuckles
Daisy
Lotso
Transcript
[Chuckles]
I was there when Lotso got unwrapped. Daisy loved us all, but Lotso—Lotso was special. They did everything together. I've never seen a kid and a toy more in love. One day we took a drive. Hit a rest stop. Had a little play time. After lunch, Daisy fell asleep. She never came back. Lotso wouldn't give up. It took forever, but we finally made it back to Daisy's. But by then, it was too late. Something changed that day inside Lotso, something snapped.
[Lotso]
She replaced us. C'mon!
[Chuckles]
No she only replaced you.
[Lotso]
She replaced all of us! Didn't she? She don't love you no more, now come on!
[Chuckles]
We were lost. Castoff. Unloved. Unwanted. Then we found Sunnyside. But Lotso wasn't my friend anymore. He wasn't anyone's friend.
Clip Context
Lotso has become a villain and is causing problems for all of the toys. In this clip, Chuckles is sharing Lotso's origin story with the other toys so they can understand why he's so evil.
Note: when Lotso speaks, he uses 'incorrect' grammar according to traditional textbooks. This is due to his dialect and accent, but it is still correct English in the region he is from. Understanding this will help improve your listening skills.
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Vocabulary
Read each word out loud.
unwrap
/ʌnˈɹæp/
verb
to remove the paper that covers a gift
Example:
I love to watch people unwrap the gifts I buy for them.
snapped
/snæpt/
verb
to suddenly lose control; to become extremely angry or upset very fast
Example:
I feel bad because I snapped at my friend for accidentally spilling his drink on my carpet.
rest stop
/ˈɹɛst ˌstɑp/
noun
a place where you can stop during a long road trip to rest, eat, and use the bathroom
Example:
I love to stop at rest stops during long drives so that I can stretch my legs.
castoff
/ˈkæstˌɔf/
adjective
thrown away; abandoned
Example:
In my city, there are many buildings that have been castoff and forgotten.
replace
/ɹɪˈpleɪs/
verb
to remove an old item for something new; to take the place of (something); to give a substitute
Example:
Computers began replacing typewriters in offices during the 1980s.
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Conversation Practice
Working with a tutor? Try asking or answering these questions out loud with them.
Working alone? Try speaking your answers out loud or write them in the lesson discussion below.
1. Do you like to unwrap gifts?
2. Have you ever stopped at a rest stop during a long drive?
3. Name something you have recently replaced with something new.
4. Have you ever snapped on a friend or a family member?
5. What is your favorite Pixar movie?
Lesson updated:
October 9, 2026
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