How to put the Shrek into ShrekSki?

As per tradition, our yearly ski and snowboard adventure will be Shrek-themed, but this year it is finally officially named ShrekSki. To get you ready for this ogreific vacation, I will be sharing some tips and tricks to help you embrace your inner Shrek and dominate the ski slopes in true Farquaad style. Even if you are staying home this year, these tips can still bring a little Shrek magic into your winter season! 

Shrek rave 

YES, this is real, it is not in your dreams, and it is coming to Eindhoven. On the 22nd of November the first official Shrek rave will be held in Eindhoven at Vibes. During this event everyone comes dressed as their favorite Shrek character, whether it is Fiona, Donkey or an onion (for those real deep layered people). These events go hard. The whole night you will dance on remixed Shrek songs with heavy bass drops and EDM beats. Everything is set to a swampy décor and the only colored lights you will see all night are green. Check out the video below, it looks kind of cool but I’m also super creeped out by it.  

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mqWCL4m7jIs&list=TLGGiWFSiV3wUuozMTEwMjAyNA&t=27s 

Shrek Bath Bombs 

After a long day of intense skiing, what better way of winding down than with a relaxing bath? But, of course, any true Shrek fan might protest, you would not want to wash away all that hard-earned sweat and mud you collected while you went skiing the whole day! This is of course essential to stay in character as an ogre. Don’t you worry, though! You can still unwind while keeping your dirty edge with these onion-shaped Shrek bath bombs! Drop one in, and the water turns swampy green and creates fart bells into the water. Still not convinced? Each bath bomb is packed with the finest swamp dirt and moss, so after a while, your bathwater turns super gross! These bath bombs are a perfect addition to your Shrek starter pack.  

https://www.lush.com/us/en_us/c/lush-x-shrek 

https://www.tiktok.com/@thelushconnoisseur/video/7349275905606438177?lang=en 

Shrek ASMR 

If you are one of those persons that like ASMR, then you are in for a treat! They have now released a full ASMR version of the Shrek script for you to watch on YouTube. For does who don’t know, ASMR stands for "Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response." It's a term used to describe a tingling, relaxing sensation that some people experience in response to specific sounds or visuals. People often feel this tingling on their scalp, neck, and sometimes down their spine. ASMR triggers can include soft whispers, tapping, crinkling sounds, brushing, or apparently the full script of Shrek. Because ASMR can be calming and stress-relieving, many people use ASMR videos to help them relax or fall asleep. This ASMR version of Shrek can thus give you the perfect opportunity to relax after a long day of being on the slopes. Imagine sitting in the bathtub with your Shrek bath bomb enjoying the full one and a half hours of the Shrek movie but completely in whispers… hmmmm… so… lovely… 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7BNf_xAa2fc 

Shrek the musical  

On the topic of Shrek events, Shrek the musical will also come to Eindhoven on the 22nd and 23th of March!! It will bring the story of Shrek to a live stage with real actors fully dressed up as Shrek characters. How and why this production came into existence is a big mystery for me, but they are in for the ride now. Famously, this musical got a whopping two stars when reviewed by Trouw giving it favourable criticism such as “Schreeuwerigheid en niksige melodieën in de musical Shrek” (Screamy and nothing saying melodies in the Shrek Musical) and “Shrek de Musical nu toegankelijk voor blinden en slechtzienden” (Shrek the musical now accessible for the blind and visually impaired).  

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a4i7D0lmcHM&t=63s 

Shrek is Love, Shrek is Life 

…. If you know, you know. I would not recommend looking this up. But of course, if you want to go all the way and want to be drenched in Shrek… culture(?) this is the way to do it. Viewer discretion advised.  

I hope with this article I have given you enough handles to start a successful ShrekSki season! Good luck, and don’t go too far in the Shrek rabbit hole… you will never get out.