the book that birthed shrek

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  • čas přidán 3. 07. 2024
  • i almost just recorded a full read aloud, i love this book that much
    Find me on twitter! / whippedjack
    Like, subscribe, and comment ways I can get through a million Shrek movies!
    Shrek (2001) was inspired by a book! SHREK! was published in 1990 by William Steig and is an absolutely delightful read that I cannot recommend enough. Let's explore the book, and a little bit of the process required to turn that book into the franchise we all know and love.
    After all, is Shrek not love?
    #shrek #shrekbook #williamsteig #dreamworks
    Chapters:
    00:00 - Introduction
    00:52 - Shrek the Book
    10:28 - Shrek the Movie
    23:08 - Closing Thoughts
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Komentáře • 252

  • @Checknerd
    @Checknerd Před rokem +267

    I can’t convey how much I appreciate that you always say the release year after the name of the movie every time you say the name of the movie

  • @maeviemoomakes
    @maeviemoomakes Před rokem +138

    Hi Hermes!
    fun fact: Lord Farquad’s appearance was (allegedly) based on Michael Eisner, the CEO of Disney at the time and Jeffrey Katzenberg’s former boss. They had a lot of beef and this was supposedly Katzenberg’s way of getting back at Eisner.

    • @dr.insaneoiv
      @dr.insaneoiv Před rokem +11

      Uhh... no.
      You can't say "allegedly" when "Welcome to Duloc" exists.

  • @blueblank8287
    @blueblank8287 Před rokem +67

    Funny that I should see this video when the phrase “Pheasant, peasant? What a pleasant present!”, which personally gets my vote for best line ever written, has been stuck in my head for the past two days.

    • @Omnomnomfish
      @Omnomnomfish Před rokem +8

      I tried to say that and summoned a demon

  • @tjcarr9881
    @tjcarr9881 Před rokem +56

    Why did that ending make me cry I'm so glad he got to see the movie and enjoyed it 😭

  • @bridgetserdock4432
    @bridgetserdock4432 Před rokem +36

    hello hermes!
    shrek (2001) is such an important movie in so many ways. it revolutionized animation. it was put in the library of congress in 2020 for being "culturally, historically or aesthetically significant". and it made smash mouth a household name. what more could you want?

  • @brendanmooney7607
    @brendanmooney7607 Před rokem +29

    Your spirited interpretation of the book's title reminds me of the way Freddie Mercury sings "FLASH!!" in Queen's Flash Gordon film theme song: "duh duh duh duh duh duh duh duh SHREK!! AH AAAHHH!! Gonna scare every one of us!!"

  • @JacobIsACheese
    @JacobIsACheese Před 11 měsíci +7

    the "you can find me on twitter if that still exists" really aged well

  • @lpsmadgirl23
    @lpsmadgirl23 Před rokem +10

    When you asked about the witch and why they didn’t add her into the movie, I think they did, just maybe as the fairy god mother in the second movie, seeing that her job in the second movie was to fortune tell and give people their “happily ever after”, which she technically did for Shrek in the book

  • @Nightmarechs75
    @Nightmarechs75 Před rokem +49

    Another great video, I could literally listen to Haley talk about any subject for hours. Excited for the follow up on the Shrek movie franchise. Will definitely be there for it and all your future videos Haley!

  • @ZeAwesomeHobo
    @ZeAwesomeHobo Před 11 měsíci +9

    It's a bit crazy how we've gone from studios recasting and rewriting characters out of respect (when their actor's work is 80-90% done) to studios shamelessly putting deepfakes of late actors into their films for "hype."
    Also, hello, Hermes.

  • @odistabettor
    @odistabettor Před rokem +4

    Best infomercial ever. Your 1st Grade Teacher def comes out here in the best ways.

  • @Zaiqukaj
    @Zaiqukaj Před 11 měsíci +4

    NO. I did click on this video specifically to know how much you like the Shrek! book. 6:56

  • @avalirs_heart
    @avalirs_heart Před rokem +19

    HI HERMES!!! Absolutely LOVE that Shrek breathed fire in the book, wish he could've in the movie. ALSO, fantastic video as always, I always look forward to when they come out

  • @tenayarumold2994
    @tenayarumold2994 Před 2 měsíci +3

    i’m sure someone mentioned it somewhere but the word shrek means like fear or scare basically in german and it’s important to me that everyone knows his name basically just means “ah! scary!”

  • @chelseahay93
    @chelseahay93 Před rokem +16

    Hi Hermes!
    This is such a great video, not only did this make want to rewatch all of the Shrek movies but now I'm going to buy this book and watch the musical (I was aware of it but never saw it), can't wait for the future Shrek movie reviews ❤😁

  • @LittleBlackFoxInali
    @LittleBlackFoxInali Před 9 měsíci +3

    If I had a nickel for a Katzenberg project that started off as the B-team punishment project at the studio and ended up as a cultural phenomenon, I'd only have two nickels but it's weird that its happened this many times.

  • @cuzabdul
    @cuzabdul Před rokem +6

    Hi Hermes! Shrek (2001) is one of my all-time favorite movies. Thank you for letting us know that is was originally a book. I bought Shrek! as soon as I finished watching your video.

  • @cetaceous_rex
    @cetaceous_rex Před 10 měsíci +2

    i normally bite my tongue for this, but because you're so articulate i hope you don't mind my pointing out that "casted" is grammatically incorrect! the past tense of "cast" is also "cast." :) thanks for the lovely content!

  • @averyeml
    @averyeml Před rokem +4

    I read SO MANY William Steig books as a kid. Sylvester and the Magic Pebble and Doctor De Soto were the two standouts. Somehow though, never read Shrek!

  • @JixxarEntropy
    @JixxarEntropy Před rokem +2

    20:10 "Not as well known" Well his little murder spree was quite famous...

  • @ClicheDudeStuff
    @ClicheDudeStuff Před rokem +4

    About to start the 5 hour video so of course I had to come here first 🤓

  • @CianDelano
    @CianDelano Před rokem +7

    First off, Hi Hermes!
    Furthermore, a very good and informative video, learned many things I didn't know and was reminded of some things I did know.
    Learning that the author loved the movie despite it being so different from the book is... pleasantly heartwarming.
    Don't forget to watch the Music competition bonus feature from the first movie xD

  • @emilyprins9143
    @emilyprins9143 Před rokem +4

    Also I can’t express enough how much I appreciate it that you panned the thumping sound across both ears in this video

  • @BecBoops
    @BecBoops Před rokem +4

    Truly absolutely the best origin explanation story of Shrek. Brb gotta buy the book.

  • @kevinwyatt-stone8452
    @kevinwyatt-stone8452 Před rokem +2

    So cool that Haley got to do a cameo in Hermes' video!

  • @ozzie6736
    @ozzie6736 Před rokem +2

    a) hello hermes you beautiful beast
    b) by god whipjack you've done it again. i really am tempted to buy the book for my niece and nephew now

  • @westernwren4814
    @westernwren4814 Před 7 měsíci +1

    Hi Hermes!! ❤
    This is one of my favorite videos on CZcams now. Haley’s excitement when talking about William’s love for the movie is so infectious. 10/10

  • @skylarjekyll8878
    @skylarjekyll8878 Před rokem +3

    Hi Hermes!!!!!!! I can't wait for you to deep dive into Shrek: The Franchise, and I really hope you bring justice for Shrek 4 because that movie means so much to me. Also as much as I love a good chunk of the music from the musical, I'm begging you to tear it to pieces for how much it took away from the characters themselves.

    • @katemartin113
      @katemartin113 Před rokem +2

      as a cis woman who got cast as big bad wolf in shrek the musical as a child, oooo i have THOUGHTS!!!

  • @roxanarama
    @roxanarama Před rokem +2

    hello hermes :3
    "its vulgar, its disgusting, i loved it"
    thank you for sharing this horrible book

  • @emilyprins9143
    @emilyprins9143 Před rokem +3

    Shrek the Musical (2008) has one of the best trio songs ever written and I will die on this hill, so cool to see it’s origin! (Also HI HERMES)

    • @katemartin113
      @katemartin113 Před rokem

      I MUST know what the trio is immediately. how dare you leave me hanging like this

    • @emilyprins9143
      @emilyprins9143 Před rokem

      @@katemartin113 it’s called Who I’d Be!

    • @katemartin113
      @katemartin113 Před rokem +1

      @@emilyprins9143 oh yes! i love who id be!! it’s a quintessential act 1 closer, it’s fantastic!
      (idk why my brain read that as trio OF songs but nonetheless, i completely agree!!)
      when words fail is also just a genuinely good love song, like i have CRIED to that song before.

  • @Badusername2000
    @Badusername2000 Před rokem +1

    Read this out of my school library as a kid

  • @bnorrish
    @bnorrish Před 8 měsíci +1

    I completely forgot about this book tbh. Reliving it 15 years later is a joyous experience. Almost as joyous as reliving Calvin and Hobbes.
    Also, hi Hermes!

  • @tjcarr9881
    @tjcarr9881 Před rokem +4

    5 minutes in and I just ordered this to read to my nephew, campaign successful I guess

  • @gremlin3901
    @gremlin3901 Před rokem +2

    Hi Hermes!!!! Honestly love the video so much, love deep dives into random stuff so much

  • @duke-of-fire
    @duke-of-fire Před rokem +2

    I love your videos! the deep dive into the shrek lore made my day. a shame the crown didnt last longer lol
    soso hyped for the shrek longvid

  • @henlex6424
    @henlex6424 Před 8 měsíci +1

    Hi Hermes!
    I just love the vibes of all your videos. They make me so happy and I'm constantly laughing💕

  • @Spreetastic
    @Spreetastic Před 11 měsíci +1

    haley i love your energy and your videos. your thumping transition noise scares the shit out of me every time also

  • @teradul2480
    @teradul2480 Před rokem +3

    That list of all the Shrek media tingled my brain. I'll wait dilligently, even if it takes some year to come out, as I'm doing with Arcane.

  • @truluv666
    @truluv666 Před rokem +3

    Didn’t know there was a book til this video came out so ty Haley for this very education video!! It did indeed deserve best opening line 😂

  • @KaibaNerd1
    @KaibaNerd1 Před rokem +2

    Another great one, Haley. It has made me want to buy a children's book that is older than I am.

  • @tiredofeverything2771

    Yk i was waiting for another vid perfect timing

  • @jacquelinemancini3535

    Hi Hermes! Love your videos and the podcast!

  • @kiara7877
    @kiara7877 Před rokem

    Hi Hermes!! And this was wonderful

  • @katfoxwell3995
    @katfoxwell3995 Před rokem

    Hi Hermes! Also what a fun video, I enjoy it so much

  • @gingeryard
    @gingeryard Před 10 měsíci +1

    i feel like the first movie is kinda more like a sequel to this book. it's shrek after childhood, he's been disillusioned, he's found his swamp. he's getting his swamp back. idk if this makes any sense.

    • @gingeryard
      @gingeryard Před 8 měsíci +1

      i can't believe i didn't say hi hermes the first time i watched this. disappointed in myself. hi hermes.

    • @ridley_grace
      @ridley_grace Před 5 měsíci

      that would also imply that either shreks wife died (very sad) or that shrek is divorced (VERY funny).

  • @bookshelfhoney
    @bookshelfhoney Před 9 měsíci

    I still can't really believe there are Shrek raves but there are and i know people who went to one! Wild stuff

  • @bowtiefox
    @bowtiefox Před 8 měsíci +1

    Hi Hermes!

  • @doozsromhacks
    @doozsromhacks Před rokem +1

    HI HEREMES I WAS GUSHING ABOUT HOW FUCKING ADORABLE THEY ARE BEFORE YOU SAID IT AHHH THEYRE SO SWEET OMG WHAT A GOOD KITTYYYYYY

  • @funguscreature6833
    @funguscreature6833 Před rokem +2

    if you are purchasing a copy of this 30 year old children's book might i reccomend The Big Boy? i grew up with a big ol book of 'THE ONE AND ONLY SHREK! plus 5 other stories by WILLIAM STEIG' and honestly they are all delightful i love mr steig he wrote quite a bit of my childhood.

  • @mayas3422
    @mayas3422 Před rokem +2

    hi hermes! can't wait for further shrenalysis (shrek analysis)

  • @Zmac808
    @Zmac808 Před 11 měsíci +1

    1) Hi Hermes!
    2) Am I watching this AFTER 5 1/2 hour summary of the entire shrek franchise because the YT algorithm gods decided that I did NOT in fact consume enough Shrek content? Yes.

  • @drewdeckard5753
    @drewdeckard5753 Před rokem +2

    Hello Hermes! You devilish little guy, you :)

  • @michaelf343
    @michaelf343 Před rokem +1

    Hello Hermes!!!!!!!!
    I have bought the book

  • @FalloutPony
    @FalloutPony Před rokem +2

    comment for engagement and also to say hi to hermes

  • @aimeedinov7029
    @aimeedinov7029 Před 18 dny

    Hello, Hermes! I am ordering this for my nieces immediately!

  • @lexikennedy7178
    @lexikennedy7178 Před rokem +3

    hi hermes!!

  • @spacedorito3336
    @spacedorito3336 Před rokem +1

    Hi Hermes!!! ❤❤

  • @pensmightier2343
    @pensmightier2343 Před rokem

    Omg Hi Hermes!!!!

  • @wtfgamah
    @wtfgamah Před rokem +1

    hi Hermes!!!! 💜

  • @vaahr_
    @vaahr_ Před rokem +3

    I cant stress enought how much of your energy and investment im absorving in this video, great, i loved it

  • @dageim8440
    @dageim8440 Před rokem +1

    W name for a cat, hi Hermes

  • @chameleonfoot
    @chameleonfoot Před rokem +1

    Hiiiii Hermes!!!

  • @novaluna1102
    @novaluna1102 Před rokem

    Hi Hermes!!! 💜💜

  • @libsreese
    @libsreese Před 11 měsíci +1

    Hi Hermes!!!

  • @faithz3101
    @faithz3101 Před 10 měsíci +1

    Hi Hermes!!

  • @cottage-core_
    @cottage-core_ Před 8 měsíci +1

    Hermes

  • @deanbanks161
    @deanbanks161 Před rokem +2

    Hi Hermes!

  • @AtomicUnicorn62
    @AtomicUnicorn62 Před rokem

    Hi to Hermes!!

  • @ConnorHay
    @ConnorHay Před rokem +1

    Lol I was already typing my “HI HERMES” comment the moment the video started

    • @haleywhipjack
      @haleywhipjack  Před rokem +1

      a true hermes fan!

    • @ConnorHay
      @ConnorHay Před rokem

      @@haleywhipjack An unnecessary comment because obviously everyone alive is a true Hermes fan. All of Hermanity is!

  • @julianaelisemusic
    @julianaelisemusic Před rokem

    HI HERM!!!

  • @emmathomas2832
    @emmathomas2832 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Hi Hermes! I came here from your massive shrek a ganza to see what you thought of the book.

  • @DireZyre
    @DireZyre Před rokem

    Hi Hermes!! I love youuuu 😻

  • @zoaranasis29
    @zoaranasis29 Před 7 měsíci +1

    Hi Hermès (it was required)

  • @mxhemlock
    @mxhemlock Před rokem +1

    Hello Hermes! ❤❤

  • @shannonnonnon
    @shannonnonnon Před rokem

    Hi Hermes,!! I can buy the book but I'm all in for circle time story with Haley

  • @CrazyWorks27
    @CrazyWorks27 Před rokem

    Hi to Hermes!

  • @AnUnearthlyGay
    @AnUnearthlyGay Před 11 měsíci +1

    hello Hermes!!

  • @PossiblyPossessed
    @PossiblyPossessed Před rokem

    Hi Hermes!! (great name btw)

  • @napsqc5953
    @napsqc5953 Před 11 měsíci +1

    HI HERMES! I love that lil cutie so much

  • @pleaseforgetme4985
    @pleaseforgetme4985 Před rokem

    Good evening Hermes

  • @mxrichardsonsneighbourhood5402

    HiHer es! Hello from the other side of the tracks.

  • @abbie8720
    @abbie8720 Před rokem +1

    Hi Hermes 💛💛💛

  • @connorharrell3822
    @connorharrell3822 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Helllooooo hermes!!

  • @amelialikesfrogs5778
    @amelialikesfrogs5778 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Hiya Hermes!

  • @zanysloth7706
    @zanysloth7706 Před rokem

    Hi Hermes! You should look at the lore of My singing monsters cuz it’s kind of insane 😅

  • @kimmiB95
    @kimmiB95 Před 11 měsíci +1

    hi hermes!

  • @thatrandomswedishperson
    @thatrandomswedishperson Před měsícem

    Hi Hermes!

  • @Wumbology127
    @Wumbology127 Před rokem

    Hey Hermes!

  • @TheIncredabad69
    @TheIncredabad69 Před 10 měsíci +1

    Whats up Hermes 👌

  • @nnna_
    @nnna_ Před rokem

    obligatory “hi hermes” !! :)

  • @stevenstinson5194
    @stevenstinson5194 Před rokem

    Hello Hermes!

  • @freyaandresen5397
    @freyaandresen5397 Před rokem

    Hi, Hermes!!!

  • @Corvid2100
    @Corvid2100 Před rokem

    Hi Hermes! 👋

  • @fiabaj2328
    @fiabaj2328 Před rokem

    hello hermes!!

  • @brynnrae2235
    @brynnrae2235 Před rokem +2

    Hello sir Hermes. 🎉

  • @ryanliddell6164
    @ryanliddell6164 Před rokem

    HI HERMES!!

  • @Zelefler
    @Zelefler Před rokem +2

    hi hermessss

  • @StandUpDomedy
    @StandUpDomedy Před rokem +2

    Helolloo!! Hermes!

  • @ursamajori
    @ursamajori Před rokem

    HI HERMES 0:22

  • @user-eg7rb4bu1g
    @user-eg7rb4bu1g Před 10 měsíci +1

    Salutations Hermes!