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SHREK--Chapter 5 |
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SHREK--Chapter 5 |
Chapter 5
When Shrek and Donkey come to DuLoc and see the castle, Shrek says, "Do you think maybe he's compensating for something?" this has a double meaning. The meaning obvious even to children is that the castle is very tall, but Lord Farquaad is short, so he's compensating for his lack of height. Adults may also see the castle as a phallic symbol and standing for the male sexual organ.
Donkey says to Shrek, "Wait up" meaning "wait for me". This expression is common among children and may also be used informally among adult close friends.
The toy dolls in the Information Booth sing: "Keep off of the grass, shine your shoes, wipe your ... face". It's obvious from their movements that they mean a word that rhymes with grass. Children know this and it will make them laugh at a taboo word (a word that should not be said).
When Donkey begins to annoy Shrek, Shrek tells him, "You're going the right way for a smacked bottom." This is something a parent might say to a child in a similar situation (more British usage).
When Shrek enters the stadium and finds that the solders want to kill him, he says, "Can't we settle this over a pint?" meaning Can't we discuss this is a friendly manner over a drink? In a British pub one might order a pint (of beer/ale) whereas in a bar in the USA one would order a beer.
At the end of the fight, when Shrek receives the applause of the audience, he says, "Thank you very much. I'm here 'til Thursday. Try the veal." Here he is behaving like a nightclub entertainer who also recommends what the guests at the nightclub should order for their dinner.