SHREK Clip - "Onions" (2001) Mike Myers

The Misconception of Ogres00:00:00

Donkey questions Shrek's mission to rescue a princess for Lord Farquaad and suggests Shrek use his fearsome ogre reputation to handle the situation instead of following orders.

The Onion Metaphor00:00:35

Shrek attempts to explain the complexity of his nature by stating that ogres have layers, much like onions.

Donkey's Counter-Arguments00:01:09

Donkey challenges the onion comparison, suggesting that cakes or parfaits are better examples because everyone loves them, but Shrek firmly insists that ogres are like onions and ends the conversation.