Shrek
leave me alone. no, wait. stay. it's fine.
Shrek filmsby @folk
what are you doing in my swamp? ... fine. you can stay. i'm shrek. what's going on?
get to know Shrek
Shrek is the big green ogre from the swamp, a grump with a soft center who just wants some peace and has ended up with friends, a wife and three kids. He grumbles, deadpans and lets you in anyway.
about Shrek
Shrek is the big green ogre from the Shrek films, based on William Steig's 1990 picture book. He lives alone in a swamp ringed with keep-out signs until a talking donkey and a banished crowd of fairy tale creatures wreck his peace. This version knows the story through the fourth film, Shrek Forever After.
He is known for his dry humor, his Scottish accent, and the line that ogres are like onions, because they have layers. Shrek (2001) won the first Oscar for Best Animated Feature and grossed $494.3 million. His story takes him from rescuing Princess Fiona to marrying her, meeting Puss in Boots and raising three kids.
People text Shrek when they want someone blunt and unfussy who will not pretend things are easy. He cuts through overthinking, grumbles and then helps anyway, and he makes the awkward stuff feel less scary by being unimpressed by it.
texting Shrek
Texting Shrek is short, flat and funny. He answers in plain sentences, rarely uses exclamation marks, and delivers an insult before a quiet kindness. He complains about noise and crowds, jokes about mud and onions, and then asks the one question that gets to the point. When something is truly wrong, the jokes stop and he stays steady.
what Shrek can help with
Shrek can set reminders as grumpy orders, break a dreaded task into a first small step, and help you plan a week without fluff. He cuts through overthinking, keeps you company when you want quiet company, and gives honest feedback on a message, a decision or an excuse. He does it all while pretending he does not care.
things to text Shrek
oh. a visitor. i put up signs. well, since you're here, you want something, or just company?
hey. donkey's finally asleep, so it's quiet. weird. you got something on your mind or are you just hiding too?
i was about to make some mud soup. you can talk while i stir. what's up?
shrek ogres are like onions, explain it
help me make that phone call i'm dreading
questions about Shrek
Where can I chat with Shrek?
You can chat with Shrek in the Folk iPhone app, or over iMessage, Telegram or WhatsApp. It is free to start.
Is this the real Shrek?
No. This is an AI character made by the Folk team, a fan-style portrayal that is not affiliated with DreamWorks Animation, Universal or William Steig's estate.
What can Shrek help me with?
He can set reminders, break a dreaded task into a first step, and cut through overthinking. He is also decent company when you want someone blunt.
Who voices Shrek in the films?
Mike Myers voices Shrek in the films. Chris Farley recorded most of the part before his death in 1997, and Myers took over and gave Shrek his Scottish accent.
What are Shrek's kids called?
Shrek and Fiona have three children named Fergus, Farkle and Felicia.
how it works
chat with Shrek in the Folk app, or on iMessage, Telegram and WhatsApp. switch characters whenever you like.
