Shrek_somebody_once_told_me_116 <TOP-RATED>

That file identifier, "shrek_somebody_once_told_me_116," refers to the iconic opening of the 2001 DreamWorks film Shrek , specifically when Smash Mouth's "All Star" begins playing as Shrek rips a page out of a fairy tale book to use in his outhouse [1]. Here is the story of that scene:

The sequence serves as a subversive introduction to Shrek’s character and the film's tone, which deliberately mocks traditional, polished fairy tales [1]. shrek_somebody_once_told_me_116

The scene mocks the idea of "happily ever after" by replacing the traditional "once upon a time" opening with a disgusting, humorous, and relatable character [1]. Smash Mouth’s "All Star" starts immediately, setting a

Smash Mouth’s "All Star" starts immediately, setting a modern, irreverent, and energetic tone that separates Shrek from classic Disney-style fairytale openings [1]. Smash Mouth’s "All Star" starts immediately

Shrek, a large, green, intimidating ogre, is living comfortably in his swamp. He reads a fairy tale book, rips a page out, and exits his outhouse, immediately establishing his crude, solitary lifestyle [1].