When Forrest Gump (1994) meets Lieutenant Dan, he tells Forrest, “There are two standing rules in this outfit. One, take care of your feet. Two, don’t go doing something stupid, like getting yourself killed!” This is ironic because later on Lieutenant Dan loses both of his legs.
by Dizzy_Leader_4302
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I too have seen the movie
And tries to get himself killed!
Jungle foot was a major problem in Vietnam.
Now talk about how he’ll become an astronaut if Gump becomes a shrimp boat captain.
Apollo 13.
No, it’s because trench foot was a huge problem in Vietnam
No feet to take care of
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For years I’ve had this alternate reality version of the movie running in my head. Forrest goes to Lieutenant Dan’s wedding and is introduced. “Forrest, this is my fiance.” Forrest replies sheepishly, “Lieutenant Dan, she’s the enemy..”
Forrest immediately has war flashbacks, pulls out his gun, and shoots wildly in every direction. Dan’s wife gets hit on the head and falls to the ground. Guests start panicking and screaming. A dog runs up and knocks Lieutenant Dan’s legs off and he falls to the ground.
As the guests run and hide, Forrest continues his mad shooting spree. Dan’s dead finance is on the ground, and the dog starts licking her head wound. Lieutenant Dan just sits down, staring blankly, and mutters, “Forrest, you idiot.”
Merry Christmas 🤶