They had both male and female emotions in Riley’s mind so the film wouldn’t only appeal to girls.

I honestly think it's 'cause she's the protagonist, and we need some variety there.

Theory: the dad isn’t controlled by just anger it’s the protectiveness side of Anger that’s in lead and the mom isn’t sad she’s just feeling empathy for Riley(my opinion)

No. I think she inherited her mom’s joy, sadness, and disgust. While she got her dad’s anger and fear

Or the creators just didn’t want the movie to be too “girly” by having all girl emotions and added boys to her emotions so it is enjoyable by all

Or… maybe it’s just a movie.

Riley could also be a girl with a tomboy personality.

Riley's not a girly girl. Doesnt mean she isnt identify as a girl. Her emotions are probably based off her personality. Which means she is girly but also a jock.

Can you guys imagine the complaint of people if Riley's emotions were all females in the first place?

Not everything is about gender thing, she's literally inherited her father emotions and mixed with her mom

Bro It's OK to take a break every now and then.

Two Boys go bowling: They must be gay.

Have you considered that it's just a movie and you're looking too deeply into it?

They be digging too much into a kids movie

I just thought she would grow up to be a tomboy.

My brain just exploded from complete ridiculousness

I mean I'm just sayin the movie already showed shes a bit of a tomboy so I'm pretty sure thats why they are boys and girls in here emotion thingy

Also her dad was angry because his daughter started acting out after the move so hes parenting her. And her koms upset because the move has really affected her and probably feels bad

No.

It's because she's the protagonist, she needs to stand out and she leads the movie, they put girls and boys to attract all kids not just girls