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NGNSteveTheSamurai t1_itiw4ku wrote

Nah man the whole conceit of the movie is what if a slow person didn’t realize they were a part of a bunch of historical events?

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Syn7axError t1_itixdic wrote

I think he understands. He just doesn't care. He's singularly focused on Jenny right through a bunch of dramatic historical events we value as the audience.

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Salty_Letterhead t1_itiwsm6 wrote

In the film he scored a 75 on his IQ test. That's in the range of "borderline," not mental retardation. To me, his story was about embracing destiny, overcoming ones own limitations and maintaining a positive attitude in life. He was also great at loving people unconditionally.

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SociableSociopath t1_itixale wrote

I suggest reading the book. In the book he is an idiot savant and is doing advanced mathematics. They “simplified” a lot about his character in the movie.

Heck in the book he even goes to space.

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jayanders100 OP t1_itixw9q wrote

I haven’t read the book but it seems that would lend to the idea, thanks for the suggestion

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dances_with_cougars t1_itixa3i wrote

I've always thought that Forest Gump was about accepting what life throws at you. He doesn't fret or question the things that happen to him, he accepts it and does his best to adapt and make the best of it. I found this very comforting at the time for reasons I can't entirely explain.

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Catletico_Meowdrid t1_itiyl8x wrote

He is a feather in the wind. It’s the motif of the whole film.

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Tattysails t1_itiz6cx wrote

He jumped off a shrimp boat under full steam 🤨

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DrRexMorman t1_itj28ca wrote

The “joke” is that even a stupid person could do those things.

It’s hilarious, right?

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Sp00kbee t1_itixcyh wrote

Nope. He's slow. And P whipped

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