Shrek is the ogre at the centre of the DreamWorks Shrek films, a character who has stayed popular in internet humour long after the movies. In recent years, editors have remixed familiar characters into goofy ahh sounds, short distorted clips made for TikTok, reaction videos and meme edits. This version leans into that style, using Shrek's recognisable presence for a birthday-themed joke rather than a serious quote. Its short length makes it easy to reuse, which is why similar Shrek meme sounds keep circulating in new edits.