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The following references may be useful when improving this article in the future: Sims, David (May 19, 2014). "Why Is the Internet So Obsessed With Shrek?". The Wire (The Atlantic). McCue, Devin (February 15, 2021). "Shrek, the Unacknowledged Hero of Queer Youth, 20 Years Later". (The Mary Sue).

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On 27 March 2023, it was proposed that this article be moved to Shrek (film). The result of the discussion was no consensus.

After Chris Farley died in December 1997, in August 1998. Mike Myers was given the role. Please add this date on "Production".^[1]

the shrek was also released on Gameboy Advance Video, but it isnt listed in the Home Video release section. in shrek 2 wiki its listed but on this shrek 1 it isnt here. should it be added ?

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ShrekSlays (talk) 06:45, 21 September 2023 (UTC)[reply]

because i have special info to include

 Not done - @ShrekSlays: what info would you like to include, as well as a reliable source? Editors can't add in any information in this article simply because you have not told anyone about it. Iggy (Swan) (Contribs) 15:19, 21 September 2023 (UTC)[reply]

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Smellyshreknailfungus (talk) 18:44, 23 January 2024 (UTC)[reply]

im ltierally the cfreator of shrek give me access or copyright claims

 Not done: it's not clear what changes you want to be made. Please mention the specific changes in a "change X to Y" format and provide a reliable source if appropriate. Liu1126 (talk) 19:07, 23 January 2024 (UTC)[reply]

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There is a Shrek Home Release for the Gameboy Advance. 113.30.241.64 (talk) 01:58, 12 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

 Not done: The right place for this content would be List of Shrek (franchise) video games. FifthFive (talk) 04:58, 12 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

The redirect SHReK has been listed at redirects for discussion to determine whether its use and function meets the redirect guidelines. Readers of this page are welcome to comment on this redirect at Wikipedia:Redirects for discussion/Log/2025 June 14 § SHReK until a consensus is reached. Thepharoah17 (talk) 02:03, 14 June 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Briefly noted in https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_French_Angel is the rumor that acromegaliac Russo-French wrestler Maurice Tillet served as the basis for Shrek's appearance. The change in appearance from both the illustration in Steig's book and the "I Feel Good" test video to Shrek's appearance in the actual movies does make one wonder if the "new-look" Shrek in the movies didn't have some pre-existing model. The cited Wikipedia article in turn cites https://www.huffpost.com/entry/real-life-shrek-inspiration-maurice-tillet-french-angel-photos_n_6391422 "Despite the uncanny physical similarities between Tillet and Shrek, DreamWorks -- the studio which released the film -- has never officially addressed the long-standing rumor that Tillet's appearance served as the basis for the animated character. A spokesman at the company did not immediately return a request for comment from The Huffington Post." Should this be included in the article?  — Preceding unsigned comment added by 68.174.127.222 (talk) 16:04, 9 October 2025 (UTC)[reply]