What does Shrek have in common with Gone With The Wind? Where you might find Shrek held in equal standing with Citizen Kane? If your answer is anything other than "on the National Film Registry in the Library Of Congress," you're wrong!
Everyone's favorite cantankerous ogre is joining a pretty elite list, as it was just announced the 2002 film will be inducted onto the National Film Registry this year.
According to the Library of Congress website, "It is a list of films deemed 'culturally, historically or aesthetically significant' that are recommended for preservation," to ensure that a record or a copy of these films survive for future generations to come.
"These films are not selected as the 'best' American films of all time, but rather as works of enduring importance to American culture," the website reads.
Bear that in mind now when I tell you once again that Shrek has now been inducted into the National Film Registry.
"We couldn't be happier for Shrek to join the ranks of some of the most moving, transformative, and important films which have made lasting cultural impacts around the world," DreamWorks shared when they announced the news.
Fans are obviously pretty happy!
Other inductees this year include The Dark Knight, A Clockwork Orange, Grease, The Blues Brothers, and The Hurt Locker, among others.
What do you think? Will you be celebrating with a delicious parfait tonight? Let us know how you feel in the comments below!
