After a failed attempt to fly leads to the loss of his arm, Buzz Lightyear has a mental breakdown during a tea party with dolls. Woody tries to snap him out of his existential crisis and use the situation to plan their escape.
BUZZ: One minute you're defending the whole galaxy... and suddenly you find yourself suckin' down Darjeeling with Marie Antoinette and her little sisters.
WOODY: I think you've had enough tea for today. Let's get you out of here, Buzz.
BUZZ: (grabbing Woody) Don't you get it?! You see the hat? I am
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