Meme History: Shrek is Love, Shrek is Life Shrek has staying power because there’s so much to unpack. Kyle Calise. Updated on March 20 2025 3:49 pm CDT ...

Update: March 9, 2017. Since it peaked in late 2014, the cult of the “Shrek is love, Shrek is life” meme has gradually faded from the internet.

For anyone else feeling old right now, remember that Shrek is love, and Shrek is life. Also, if you have no idea what that is in reference to, do not look it up, you're better off not knowing.

Shrek is Love, Shrek is Life. Shrek is retold by a group of 200 committed amateurs in the weirdest film you’ll see this year. Skip to main content. SECURITY. POLITICS. THE BIG STORY.