Minions are small, yellow, capsule-shaped creatures who have existed since the beginning of time. They have one or two eyes, speak Minionese, and their sole purpose is to serve the most despicable master they can find.

They speak 'Minionese' (or Banana Language), a constructed language created by directors Pierre Coffin and Chris Renaud. It combines words from English, Spanish, French, Italian, Hindi, and Indonesian, often sounding like gibberish but with recognizable emotional tones.

Bananas are their absolute favorite food, likely due to their simple shape, yellow color (matching the Minions), and high energy content. The word 'Banana!' is one of their most iconic catchphrases.

The most prominent Minions are Kevin (the tall leader), Stuart (the one-eyed rebel/musician), and Bob (the short, innocent one with a teddy bear). Other notable Minions include Dave, Mel, Phil, and Otto.

Minions have only three fingers on each hand, which are always covered by their signature black gloves.

Yes, all Minions shown and named in the movies have been male characters with male names. Their creator Pierre Coffin explained that he couldn't imagine Minions being girls because they are often dumb and clumsy.

The origin of new Minions is not officially explained in biological terms. The movies suggest they have existed as a population for millions of years, implying they might be immortal or unaging rather than reproducing in a traditional sense.

Pierre Coffin, the co-director of the films, voices almost all the Minions himself. He speeds up the recordings to achieve their distinctive high-pitched voices.