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  • @sharkwellington
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    261 year ago

    The book is incredible and I heartily recommend everyone read it just for how batshit insane it is. Here’s a taste:

    Book Spoilers

    In the book, the speech during the March on Washington doesn’t happen. Instead, Forrest joins the march and is egged into throwing his Medal of Honor away in protest. It hits a senator and he’s arrested. He is offered a deal to join NASA to avoid jail time. He is sent into space with a monkey and female astronaut. The monkey pees on the controls and they land in the rainforest. They’re captured by natives. When rescue comes the woman decides to stay, and it’s implied it’s because she’s screwing the natives.

    He has a stint as a Professional Wrestler and The Creature from Black Lagoon.

    Also, Bubba doesn’t die. ::: spoiler

    It’s total insanity. Full of blue humor and raunchy sex. Is it good? Not particularly. Is it interesting? Absolutely.

    Again, strongly recommend everyone read it. It truly is a trip.

    • @thorbot
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      91 year ago

      Are you for real? Sounds like an acid trip

      • @sharkwellington
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        61 year ago

        I’m super for real, and now that you mention it, wouldn’t be surprised if I found out the book was written while on drugs.

        • @thorbot
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          21 year ago

          That is just insane. Now I want to read it

    • Flying SquidM
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      51 year ago

      Wow. She didn’t tell me any of that.