This exchange comes from Shrek, the 2001 DreamWorks animated film, where Donkey, voiced by Eddie Murphy, serves as Shrek's fast-talking sidekick. The four-word sequence captures his habit of answering his own questions and changing his mind mid-sentence, a trait that made the character a favourite in early internet meme culture. Clips from the film circulated widely on soundboards and in short reaction edits, where a few seconds of familiar dialogue could carry an entire joke. Its lasting appeal rests on nostalgia and timing, rather than any single viral moment.
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Donkey's quick exchange from Shrek, cycling through please, of course, really and no. Creators use it for hopeful asks that get instantly shut down.
This five-second clip captures Donkey's rapid-fire back-and-forth from Shrek, delivered in Eddie Murphy's unmistakable high-energy voice. He runs through please, of course, really and no in quick succession, each word shifting tone from eager and hopeful to confident, then doubtful, then flatly dismissive. The pacing is brisk and comedic, with no pause long enough for the listener to settle, which makes the final no land harder. It feels like a miniature argument compressed into one breath, instantly recognisable to anyone who grew up with the film and funny even without the visual context.
