Last words in Shrek media

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The numerous deaths across all different media in the Shrek universe have yielded many memorable last words.

Films

• Beast, I'll make you regret the day we met! I'll see you drawn and cornered! You'll beg for death to save you! [Fiona: No! Shrek!] And as for you, my wife... [Shrek: Fiona!] I'll have you locked back in that tower, for the rest of your days! I AM KING! [Shrek whistles for Dragon] I WILL HAVE ORDER! I WILL HAVE PERFECTION! I WILL HAVE--! [Dragon roars] AAAAAAAH! [Dragon she eat the Farquaad] AAAH-! [Dragon swallows him] [Donkey: Alright, nobody move! I got a dragon here, and I'm not afraid to use it!] [Dragon roars] [Donkey: I'm a donkey on the edge!] [Dragon burps out Farquaad's crown] [Donkey: [chuckles] Celebrity marriages. They never last, do they?]
  • Who: Lord Farquaad
  • Source: Shrek (2001)
  • Notes: Farquaad had just married Princess Fiona, making him a Prince. He threatened to kill Shrek and imprison Fiona, prompting the ogre to summon Dragon, Donkey's girlfriend. The massive dragon proceeded to swallow Farquad whole. Shrek would eventually marry Fiona at the end of the film.

• I told you: Ogres don't live HAPPILY EVER AFTER!!!
  • Who: Fairy Godmother
  • Source: Shrek 2 (2004)
  • Notes: Character attempts to shoot Shrek with magic from her wand after he thwarts her attempt to have Fiona fall in love with her son, Prince Charming. However, the king jumps in front of him; while the magic turns him back into a frog, his armor deflects the shot at the Fairy Godmother, disintegrating her.

• A new era finally begins! Now, all of you, bow before your King! [Shrek: [clears throat] You need to work on your aim.] [gets lifted by Shrek] This was supposed to be my Happily Ever After! [Shrek: Well, I guess you need to keep lookin'... [looks to Fiona] ...'cause I'm not giving up mine.] Mommy?
  • Who: Prince Charming
  • Source: Shrek the Third (2007)
  • Notes: Said after he thinks he killed Shrek, who turns out to be alive, and tells Charming that Shrek will not give up his love. Charming then says "Mommy?" as he looks up at a tower that is falling on him.

• Maybe we should hire a professional bounty hunter? [Rumpelstiltskin throws water at her in frustration] AHH!!! What a world! What a world!
  • Who: Melty Witch
  • Source: Shrek Forever After (2010)
  • Note: She gets melted when Rumpelstiltskin throws a glass of water in frustration, which lands on her, killing her instantly.

• Where all your wishes come true.
  • Who: Gingy
  • Source: Shrek Forever After (2010)
  • Notes: ?

• [Fiona: [shocked] Shrek?] [Rumpelstiltskin: [surprised] His day is up! His day is... [gets squeezed]] [Fiona: [heartbroken] Shrek?] It's alright. [Fiona: There has to be something I can do.] You've already done everything for me Fiona. You gave me a home and a family. [Fiona: You have kids?] We have kids. Fergus, Farkle, and a little girl named... [simultaneously with Fiona] ...Felicia. [Fiona: [simultaneously with Shrek] Felicia. I've always wanted to have a daughter named Felicia.] And someday... [gives squeaky toy to Fiona] ...you will. [Fiona, Donkey, and Puss sadly stare at Shrek] You know what the best part of today was? I got the chance to fall in love with you all over again. [Shrek and Fiona share true love's kiss, just as Shrek disappears] [Puss in Boots: [notices] Fiona, the sunrise. You're still...an ogre.] [Fiona: [sees Puss in Boots is right] True love's form.] [Rumpelstiltskin: [shocked] Impossible!] [Fiona: [happily] The kiss worked.]
  • Who: Shrek
  • Source: Shrek Forever After (2010)
  • Notes: Character ceases to exist after his day in the world where he was never born ends. However, Fiona gives him True Love's Kiss, and he is revived in the normal world.

• No! No, no, no, no, no! I'm not ready! No! Wait!
  • Who: Rumpelstiltskin
  • Source: Shrek Forever After (2010)
  • Note: Rumpelstiltskin ceases to exist in gold dust; However, he revives in the ending credits where he gets trapped.

Puss In Boots

• Puss, you have to save the baby, or the mama will destroy San Ricardo. It's the right thing to do. [Puss in Boots: I will not let you go, Humpty.] I know you won't. So I won't make you choose.
  • Who: Humpty Alexander Dumpty
  • Source: Puss in Boots (2011)
  • Note: Puss sees where Humpty landed in the canyon, where he sacrificed himself, a golden egg surrounded by eggshell. The mother takes the egg back with her, and Puss says to himself, "I always knew you were good inside." Though during the end credits, Humpty is seen in his normal form, dancing on the mother's back with the golden goose.

• WHAT DID I DO TO DESERVE THIS? I MEAN, WHAT SPECIFICALLY?!
  • Who: Big Jack Horner
  • Source: Puss in Boots: The Last Wish (2022)
  • Note: Said before he is sucked into the Wishing Star and killed in the explosion.