There are few things unanimously loved by audiences across the board as the Shrek film franchise. The first movie came out some 20 years ago, but it’s aged with perfection. The jokes hold up, the characters are as charming as ever, and it’s as fun as it was when I first saw it as a child. If I had to put on a movie to entertain a group comprised of a full range of generations, you know I’m choosing «Shrek 2.» It’s just impossible to hate the ogre and his crew.

While the movies are still widely enjoyed in general, the internet has adopted a very peculiar love for Shrek. Mainly in the form of memes and bizarre worship for the character. Although the memes peaked years ago with «Shrek is love Shrek is life,» you can still find plenty of individuals who consider themselves Shrek All-Stars. 

Why don’t we take a look at what the Internet has done to the Shrek franchise? It’s important to keep up morale until we get more details on the next movie. Scroll down for some Shrek memes sourced straight from the swamp.