AboutWhat does the meme depict?

The 'For Five Minutes' meme is an object labeling exploitable featuring a scene from the animated movie Shrek 2. The template includes two characters from the film: Donkey, who is typically labeled as one group, and Shrek, who is noticeably frustrated and sometimes depicted with glowing eyes to emphasize his anger. The scene captures Shrek yelling at Donkey with the phrase 'for five minutes,' used to humorously express exasperation at someone or something not ceasing their behavior or characteristic for a short period.

OriginWho did it first?

This meme originates from a specific moment in the film 'Shrek 2,' which premiered on May 19, 2004. During a scene where Shrek, Donkey, and Fiona are en route to the kingdom of Far, Far Away, Donkey irritates Shrek with his constant chatter. In response, Shrek exclaims in frustration, 'For five minutes could you not be yourself? FOR FIVE MINUTES!' This line, along with the exasperated expression on Shrek’s face and the oblivious demeanor of Donkey, made this scene a memorable moment for meme creation. To watch the moment from the movie, view this clip.^[1]

Origin: 2018

Also known as: shrek-for-five-minutes