Shrek is the ogre hero of DreamWorks Animation's Shrek films, first released in 2001 and voiced by Mike Myers, and his roar became one of the character's most recognisable traits. The sound has since travelled far beyond the films, appearing in YouTube edits, TikTok videos and meme soundboards where creators reuse familiar movie audio for comic effect. It endures because almost everyone recognises Shrek instantly, so a single roar can set up a joke, a threat or a dramatic moment without any explanation.