55 Best 'Shrek' Quotes That Are Still Hilarious Now

'Shrek' is a 2001 animated movie that stole the heart of millions.

It's a classic among animated movie fans. And even though it's not a Disney movie, everyone still loves it all the same.

The Dreamworks classic stars Mike Myers as Shrek, Eddie Murphy as Donkey, Cameron Diaz as Princess Fiona and John Lithgow as Lord Farquaad. The fairy tale-themed story became very famous in the world and everyone loved the title character, Shrek the ogre. Kids and adults alike enjoyed this movie, which can be said to be a metaphor for beauty being on the inside, and like Shrek says himself, he is like "an onion" with "many layers". Here are the best 'Shrek' quotes just for you. Shrek is a metaphor for racism in America.

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'Shrek' is a movie we all love. Whether you are a child or an adult, the charm of it never fades. And part of that charm is the witty dialogues. Here are a few funny and famous 'Shrek' quotes that will make you giggle.

1. "Do you think maybe he's compensating for something?"

- Shrek.

2. "I like that boulder. That is a nice boulder."

- Donkey.

3. "Hey! I'm no one's messenger boy, all right? I'm a delivery boy."

- Shrek.

4. "You might have seen a housefly, maybe even a superfly, but I bet you ain't never seen a donkey fly."

- Donkey.

5. "This is gonna be fun. We’ll stay up late, swapping manly stories, and in the morning, I’m making waffles."

- Donkey.

6. "He hooffed unt he poooffed unt he... signed an eviction notice."

- Little Pig.

7. "Some of you may die, but its a sacrifice I'm willing to make."

- Lord Farquaad.

8. "Okay, let me get this straight: you gonna go fight a dragon and rescue a princess just so Farquaad'll give you back your swamp, which you only don't have 'cos he filled it full of freaks in the first place, is that about right?"

- Donkey.

9. "Donkey, two things okay? Shut... up."

- Shrek.

10. "Blue flower, red thorns. Blue flower, red thorns. Blue flower, red thorns. Man, this would be so much easier if I wasn't color-blind!"

- Donkey.

11. "A girl dragon... Oh, sure, I mean of course you're a girl dragon! You're just reeking of feminine beauty and... hey, what's the matter with you, you got somethin' in your eye?"

- Donkey.

12. "I'm not a puppet. I'm a real boy."

- Pinocchio.

13. "Lord Farquaad: Run, run, run as fast as you can. You can't catch me, I'm the Gingerbread Man.

Gingerbread Man: You're a monster."

- 'Shrek'.

14. "Before this is over, I'm gonna need a whole lot of serious therapy. Look at my eye twitchin'."

- Donkey.

15. "Oh, what large teeth you have. I mean white sparkly teeth, I know you probably hear this all the time from your food but you must bleach or something, 'cause that's one dazzling smile you got there and do I detect a hint of minty freshness?"

- Donkey.

16. "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.

17. "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.

18. "Really, it's rude enough being alive when no one wants you, but showing up uninvited to a wedding?"

- Lord Farquaad.

19. "What are you doing in my swamp?"

- Shrek.

20. "Don't die, Shrek. And if you see any long tunnels, stay away from the light!"

- Donkey.

21. "Aright, nobody move. I've got a dragon and I'm not afraid to use it."

- Donkey.

22. "Wow, that was really scary and if you don't mind me saying, if that don't work, your breath will certainly get the job done, 'cause you definitely need some Tic Tacs or something 'cause your breath stinks!"

- Donkey.

23. "Gingerbread Man: She's married to the Muffin man.

Lord Farquaad: The Muffin man?

Gingerbread Man: The Muffin Man!

Lord Farquaad: She's married to the Muffin man."

- 'Shrek'.

24. "Lord Farquaad: What's that? It's hideous.

Shrek: Well, that's not very nice. It's just a donkey."

- 'Shrek'.

We love Shrek with all his antics and we love Donkey with all his quirks. But what we love most is the brotherly friendship in them that blooms from a very reluctant acquaintance from Shrek's end and an enthusiastic friendship from Donkey's. They go on adventures together, they fight and they reconcile. Their camaraderie and friendship put a smile on our faces. Here are a few Donkey and Shrek quotes that will make you happy.

25. "Donkey: Oh, this is one of those onion things, isn't it?

Shrek: No, it's one of those 'drop it and leave it alone' things."

- 'Shrek'.

26. "Shrek: Oh yeah? Well, if I treated you so bad, how come you came back?

Donkey: Because that's what friends do! They forgive each other!

Shrek: Oh yeah, you're right, Donkey. I forgive you... For stabbing me in the back!"

- 'Shrek'.

27. "You don't entertain much, do you?"

- Donkey.

28. "That's another thing we have in common. I hate it when you've got someone in your face, you try to give someone a hint and they won't leave, and then there's that big awkward silence."

- Donkey.

29. "Ogres are like onions."

- Shrek.

30. "No! Layers! Onions have layers. Ogres have layers."

- Shrek.

31. "Shrek: Little donkey. Take a look at me, what am I?

Donkey: Really tall?

Shrek: No. I'm an ogre. You know, grab your torch and pitchfork. Doesn't that bother you?

Donkey: Nope.

Shrek: Really?

Donkey: Really, really. Man, I like you. What's your name?

Shrek: Er, Shrek."

- 'Shrek'.

32. "You're so wrapped up in layers onion boy, you're afraid of your own feelings."

- Donkey.

33. "See? There you are doing it again, just like you did to Fiona. All she ever did was like you. Maybe even love you."

- Donkey.

34. "Can I stay with you? Please?"

- Donkey.

35. "Shrek: Go over there and see if you can find any stairs.

Donkey: Stairs? I thought we was lookin' for the Princess.

Shrek: The Princess will be up the stairs in the highest room in the tallest tower.

Donkey: How do you know that?

Shrek: I read it in a book once."

- 'Shrek'.

36. "Donkey: So where is this fire-breathin' pain in the neck, anyway?

Shrek: In the tower, waiting for us to rescue her.

Donkey: I was talkin' about the dragon, Shrek."

- 'Shrek'.

37. "So, uh, are there any donkeys up there?"

- Donkey.

38. "Okay, okay, I see it now. The big shiny one, right there. That one there?"

- Donkey.

39. "You love this woman don't ya?"

- Donkey.

40. "Then you gotta try a little tenderness! The chicks love that romantic crap."

- Donkey.

41.  "No, I'm just a little uncomfortable about being on a rickety bridge, over a boiling lake of lava!"

- Donkey.

42. "Wow! Only a true friend would be that truly honest."

- Donkey.

43. "Man, you gotta warn somebody before you crack one like that. My mouth was open and everything."

- Donkey.

44. "But, uh, I don't have any friends. And I'm not going out there by myself."

- Donkey.

45. "Oh and it is lovely. You know, you're really quite a decorator. It's amazing what you've done with such a modest budget."

- Donkey.

46. "And then one time I ate some rotten berries. Man, there were some strong gases seepin' outta my butt that day!"

- Donkey.

Princess Fiona is the main lady in the movie. She's a princess that Shrek saves from the tower and she's grateful for that. But she hides a secret. The beautiful princess turns into an ogre after sunset every evening because of a curse. But when she finds Shrek and they finally get married, she understands that she's beautiful no matter what body she has. Here are a few Fiona quotes from Shrek that will make you nostalgic and hope for a romance this beautiful.

47."And my groom-to-be Lord Farquaad, what's he like?"

- Princess Fiona.

48. "What are you doing? You know, you should sweep me off my feet out yonder window and down a rope onto your valiant steed."

- Princess Fiona.

49. "By night one way, by day another, This shall be the norm, Until you find true love's first kiss, Then take love's true form."

- Princess Fiona.

50. "You didn't slay the dragon?"

- Princess Fiona.

51. "But this isn't right. You're meant to charge in, sword drawn, banner flying -that's what all the other knights did."

- Princess Fiona.

52. "The battle is won. You may remove your helmet, good Sir Knight."

- Princess Fiona.

53. "What kind of a knight are you?"

- Princess Fiona.

54. "But, I don't understand. I'm supposed to be beautiful."

- Princess Fiona.

55. "Please. I would'st look upon the face of my rescuer."

- Princess Fiona.

Here at Kidadl, we have carefully created lots of interesting family-friendly quotes for everyone to enjoy! If you liked our suggestions for 'Shrek' quotes then why not take a look at 'The Incredibles' quotes, or 'Finding Nemo' quotes.