Archive · 13 Jan 2026
Filipino Woman Worshipped Shrek Statue for Years
A woman in the Philippines bought a green statue and thought it was Buddha.
She worshipped it for four years, offering prayers and incense.
One day, a friend told her it was actually a statue of Shrek, a cartoon character.
Instead of being embarrassed, she laughed and said she would keep worshipping it.
People online thought it was funny and said it's okay because her devotion was sincere.
A Filipino woman worshipped a green statue for four years, believing it was Buddha.
She bought the statue from a local shop and placed it on her home altar.
A friend revealed the statue was actually a 3D-printed model of Shrek, a cartoon character.
The woman laughed and said she would continue to worship the Shrek statue.
Social media users admired her innocence and found the story humorous.
- Who
- A Filipino woman
- What
- Worshipped a Shrek statue believing it was Buddha
- When
- For four years
- Where
- Philippines
- Why
- She was drawn to its appearance and placed it on her home altar
- Character
- Shrek
- Duration of Worship
- 4 years
- Location
- Philippines
- Statue Type
- 3D-printed
- Misidentified As
- Buddha