Shrek Frequently Asked Questions

Answer: Rapunzel and Cinderella

When Shrek, Fiona and Donkey are riding in the onion carriage, after the enter Far Far Away, we first see them pass by Rapunzel's and then Cinderella's front gates. Rapunzel's gate has long stands of hair all over the place!

Answer: The Wizard of Oz

In The Wizard of Oz, Dorothy says "we're definitely not in Kansas anymore Toto."

Answer: there was talk about Shrek and Fiona having children

The King choked over the thought of what his grandchildren would look like, with ogres as parents, but the newly married Shrek was just terrified at the thought of having children at all.

Answer: Donkey

After Puss In Boots makes an unsuccessful attempt to dispose of Shrek, he begs forgiveness and asks for the opportunity to help Shrek, to repay his mistake. Shrek is quite taken with Puss In Boots, but Donkey is very jealous and raises a few objections.

Answer: a frog

The frog, which is a female, asks the King if they have not met before, but the King answers "No, you must mistake me for somebody else." Later on, we realize that the King is actually a frog too.

Answer: King Harold had asked Shrek to go hunting

Fiona's father had paid Puss in Boots to 'take care of' Shrek. He then asked Shrek to join him for a hunt in the woods. Shrek agreed, in an effort to smooth things over with his new father-in-law.

Answer: Because he is asthmatic.

The donkey lies about his lung-health just because he doesn't "like" the dragon.

Answer: The fairy dust from the fairy cage gives him magic flying powers

According to IMDb, a fairy godmother named Dama Fortuna was originally included in the movie but was cut out. We will have to see if a Dama Fortuna makes an appearance in 'Shrek 2'!

Answer: Brimstone

Donkey does not believe Shrek when he says this.

Answer: Cake

Yum! :-p

Answer: brimstone

Poor Donkey, walking behind Shrek, thought it was something else...

Answer: none of these

It's a leaf.

Answer: Donkey

This is at the beginning of the movie when Donkey and Shrek first meet. Donkey is telling stories as a way of introducing himself.

Answer: They were annoying

Monsieur Hood wanted to save Princess Fiona from the 'monster.'

Answer: Mama Bear

On the dark side, a skinned Mama Bear is lying on the floor. Previously, Papa Bear was comforting Baby Bear in front of Shrek's home. Now we know why he was upset. 8-(

Answer: the wolf

He was dressed as a grandma.

Answer: He was too short

He literally had to be carried down from his horse.

Answer: Drury Lane

Do you know the muffin man? The muffin man? The muffin man! Yes, he lives on Drury Lane.

Answer: waffles

They can stay up all night and swap manly stories, then in the morning, he'll make waffles.

Answer: Heights

'Uh, remember when you said that ogres have layers?' 'Yah?' 'Well I have a little confession to make. Donkeys don't have layers. We wear our fear right out on our sleeves.' 'Wait a minute, donkeys don't have sleeves.' 'You know what I mean.' 'Oh you can't tell me you're afraid of heights.' Donkey also admits that he is afraid of the dark later on in the movie when Fiona insists on finding somewhere to stay overnight.

Answer: Duloc

'Duloc is a peeeerfect plaaaaaaaace!'

Answer: At sunset

In the movie Shrek, the princess turns into an ogre at sunset. This transformation is a key plot point in the movie, as it reveals that the princess has been cursed with a spell that turns her into an ogre every night. This curse is eventually broken when she falls in love with Shrek, who accepts her for who she is, regardless of her appearance. The transformation at sunset adds a sense of urgency to the story, as the characters must race against time to break the curse before it becomes permanent. Overall, the transformation of the princess into an ogre serves as a powerful metaphor for the importance of accepting others for who they are, regardless of their outward appearance.

Answer: White

Rumpel puts on his business wig when Pinocchio comes to him, looking to make a deal so he can become a real boy. He has a selection of wigs; all made by the big bad wolf or wolfy as Rumpel calls him. His speech wig and angry wig are also used in the film.

Answer: that there is always an escape clause

In the original Rumpelstiltskin fairy tale, the escape clause was learning his name. Since that has become common knowledge in the movie, different escape clauses are used. Donkey shows Shrek that folding the contract a certain way reveals the escape clause. However Donkey folds it wrong and comes up with an escape clause that doesn't make sense. Shrek is able to fiddle with the folding and come up with true love's kiss as his escape clause.

Answer: Pinocchio

Pinocchio gets stuck in the puppeteer's booth and Shrek has to pay quarters to speak with him. Pinocchio tells Shrek that Prince Charming is planning on capturing Shrek and killing him in his play.