25 Hilarious Shrek Quotes to Bring Out the Ogre in You

These Shrek quotes will entertain and inspire you to find happiness within.

The first Shrek movie came out in 2001 and delighted audiences of all ages with its cast of characters!

Princess Fiona defied traditional fairy tale norms while embracing her true self and challenging the notions surrounding beauty and strength.

Shrek, the titular ogre, is the one to rescue Princess Fiona, another divergence from fairy tale tropes.

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What are the benefits of reading these Shrek quotes?

The fanciful fairy tale story and a myriad of characters captivated children.

The adult humor weaved through the film seamlessly and kept the parents engaged.

It was such a hit that it launched a franchise of ogre films.

Who doesn’t love all the Shrek movies?

Mike Myers, as the voice of Shrek, stole the hearts of millions while:

• Reminding us all to be our authentic selves and that true beauty is found within
• Proving you don’t have to be what everyone expects to be the perfect person for the job
• Showing that we can find true love in unexpected people and places

Shrek is filled with many memorable characters, but Donkey, voiced by Eddie Murphy, is undoubtedly the show-stopper.

One of my favorite Donkey quotes is, “Don’t worry. Things just seem bad because it’s dark and rainy, and Fiona’s father hired a sleazy hitman to whack you.”

Throughout the movie, he has a lot of hilarious one-liners, mostly about not having any friends!

Poor Donkey!

However, before long, you can spot the real friendship between Shrek and Donkey.

Shrek was written by Ted Elliott, Terry Rossio, Joe Stillman, and Roger S. H. Schulman and was directed by Andrew Adamson and Vicky Jenson.

It is loosely based on the 1990 picture book of the same name by William Steig.

The film has received many positive reviews, with praise for its animation, voice performances, soundtrack, writing, and humor.

It grossed over $487 million worldwide and finished its theatrical run as the fourth highest-grossing film of 2001.

Shrek has won many accolades, including an Academy Award for Best Animated Feature and the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) for Best Adapted Screenplay.

In 2020, the United States Library of Congress selected the film for preservation in the National Film Registry.

Shrek continues to be a beloved favorite of adults and children alike and is one of the most popular birthday party themes for children of all time.

Shrek Quotes about friendship

A lot of friendships develop throughout the film, but obviously, the one between Shrek and Donkey is the main story. Shrek discovers that Donkey is, in fact, more than “just a donkey.”

1. “Wow. Let’s do that again.” – Donkey

2. “Wow, only a true friend would be that truly honest.” – Donkey

3. “No! I’m an ogre! You know, “Grab your torch and pitchforks!” Doesn’t that bother you?” – Shrek

4. “Well, it’s no wonder you don’t have any friends.” – Shrek

5. “Because that’s what friends do, they FORGIVE EACH OTHER.” – Donkey

6. “This’ll be fun. We’ll stay up late, swapping manly stories, and in the morning… I’m making waffles.” – Donkey

7. “Please. I don’t wanna go back there. You don’t know what it’s like to be considered a freak… Well, maybe you do, but that’s why we gotta stick together. You gotta let me stay!” – Donkey

Memorable Shrek quotes from the fairy tale creatures

There are many different fairy tale staples throughout the film. One of my favorites is the “terrible fire-breathing dragon.”

8. “I’m not a puppet. I’m a real boy.” – Pinocchio

9. “Ogres are like onions.” – Shrek

10. “Man, you gotta warn somebody before you crack one like that. My mouth was open and everything.” – Donkey

11. “And then one time I ate some rotten berries. Man, there were some strong gases eeking outta my butt that day.” – Donkey

12. “Donkey, if that was me, you’d be dead. That’s brimstone… we must be getting close.” – Shrek

13. “Someday, I will repay you. Unless, of course, I can’t find you or if I forget.” — Shrek

Shrek quotes that made the adults laugh

14. “Five shillings for the possessed toy. Take it away.” – Captain of Guards

15. “You might have seen a housefly, maybe even a superfly, but I bet you ain’t never seen a donkey fly.” – Donkey

16. “Whoa. Look at that. Who’d wanna live in a place like that?” – Donkey

17. “Huh, celebrity marriages. They never last, do they?” – Donkey

18. “I’m going to be a father, how did this happen?” — Shrek

19. “Although she lives with seven other men, she’s not easy.” – Magic Mirror

20. “So, that must be Lord Farquaad’s castle. Do you think he’s maybe compensating for something?” – Shrek

21. “I just know, before this is over, I’m gonna need a whole lot of serious therapy. Look at my eye twitchin’.” – Donkey

22. “Some of you may die, but it’s a sacrifice I’m willing to make.” – Lord Farquaad

23. “What kind of a knight are you?” – Princess Fiona

24. “Eat me.” – Gingerbread Man

25. “C’mon, princess, you’re not that ugly. All right, you are ugly. But you’re only like this at night. Shrek’s ugly 24/7.” – Donkey

Which of these Shrek quotes is your favorite?

There are currently four Shrek movies in the franchise, with the 5th one scheduled for late 2019 or early 2020.

I did a little research, and it doesn’t appear to be canceled but is clearly taking longer than expected (it now has an expected release date of 2025).

It has been so long since I have seen the first four, and since I am basically quarantined in the house with the kids for a while, now might be the perfect time for a refresher.

Which of the films in the Shrek series is your favorite?

Do you have a favorite character?

My least favorite character is, of course, Lord Farquaad, but for a reason that you might have missed!

Remember the scene where the three little bears are caged?

Shortly after that, there is a scene where Papa Bear and Baby Bear are crying, and Mama Bear is missing.

Later in the movie, we get to see the inside of Farquaad’s room…complete with a purple bow-wearing bear rug!  

Which of these Shrek quotes and lines is your favorite?

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