19 jokes and references from 'Shrek' that probably went over your head as a kid

Erin AjelloJul 9, 2020, 21:54 IST

There are several references that make Duloc look like a Disney theme park.DreamWorks

"Shrek" (2001) was released 19 years ago, but there are some jokes, references, and details that you may have missed if you only saw it as a kid.
There are quite a few innuendos throughout the film, including one about Lord Farquaad "compensating" for something.
"Shrek" makes a lot of references to classic fairy-tales, other movies, and, seemingly, Disney.
Throughout the film, there are a few lines that appear to imply, and remove, swear words to keep the language suitable for children.

In the almost 20 years since "Shrek" was released, the franchise has gone on to create three more "Shrek" movies, two "Puss in Boots" spin-offs, a few holiday specials and shorts, and even a Broadway musical.

The original "Shrek" movie has had a large following since its release, but even die-hard fans may not have caught everything that makes the animated film so funny.

Here are some jokes, details, and references from "Shrek" that you might have missed as a kid.

Before the movie starts, viewers are shown the DreamWorks logo with added Shrek ears.

The logo was rethemed for the movie. DreamWorks

Shrek's very first line seems to include an implied curse word.

There are a few implied swears throughout the film. DreamWorks

Donkey adapts a popular movie quote to make it about Shrek.

Donkey calls Shrek a "mean, green, fighting machine." DreamWorks

Shrek garnishes his drink with an eyeball.

Instead of using an olive, Shrek garnished his martini with an eyeball. DreamWorks

The Big Bad Wolf appears in multiple scenes wearing grandma clothes.

Storybook characters are prominent in the film. DreamWorks

The Magic Mirror's introductions for the eligible princesses have some innuendos and references that seem to be meant for adults.

The princesses are presented like contestants on a reality show. DreamWorks

There is a Lancelot parking-lot sign in Duloc.

The parking lot has named sections. DreamWorks

Shrek makes a compensation joke about Lord Farquaad.

Shrek makes a few jokes about Lord Farquaad's size throughout the film. DreamWorks

Duloc seems to be a parody of the Disney theme parks.

Duloc is set up like Disneyland or Disney World. DreamWorks

"Welcome to Duloc" hints at a swear before breaking the rhyme pattern of the song to say something more appropriate for children.

The film potentially implied most swear words to keep it appropriate for children. DreamWorks

One of the best-known lines from the film is actually a "Babe" reference.

There are references to other children's movies. DreamWorks

A bird blows itself up trying to match Princess Fiona's vocal range, and Fiona fries up that bird's eggs for breakfast.

She makes breakfast with the eggs after the bird blows up. DreamWorks

Monsieur Hood and his Merry Men seem to imply that he enjoys sleeping with the women he rescues.

Monsieur Hood's song and dance is filled with references. DreamWorks

Shrek refers to technology that likely doesn't exist in his world.

Shrek says, "Hold the phone." DreamWorks

Shrek calls Donkey a jackass while they're fighting.

PG-rated films may contain material that isn't suitable for young audiences. DremWorks

There are cue cards suggesting guests' reactions during Fiona and Farquaad's wedding ceremony.

The wedding is run like a TV show filmed in front of a live studio audience. DreamWorks

The film has many onion references, which may have some roots in a play from the 1800s.

The carriage that Fiona and Shrek climb into after their wedding is made out of an onion. DreamWorks

Gingy, the gingerbread man, makes a reference to "A Christmas Carol."

Like Tiny Tim, Gingy went through a lot during the film. DreamWorks

Guests appear to be dancing the Macarena at Shrek and Fiona's wedding reception.

Fairy-tale wedding guests seem to have a similar dance repertoire to us. DreamWorks

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