“My momma always said life was like a box of chocolates. You never know what you’re gonna get:” this is perhaps the most famous quote from 1994’s Forrest Gump, and it has given rise to many spoofs, imitations, animated videos, and even a Weird Al song.
YouTuber IamSuperman777 was also inspired to recreate the scene. And for effort, he definitely gets an A. Unlike the other videos we have seen so far, Joel Forleo—that’s his real name—actually took the time to both shop for an outfit, which he looked for “in every store known to man,” and to go to the park to film the scene. Together with his mother, he recreates Forrest’s famous bench scene. And to be honest, his mother is quite good. Unfortunately, Forrest’s diction proves to be a problem for IamSuperman777 himself. The word “chocolates” is especially problematic and sounds nothing like the endearing Tom Hanks-character.
But if you like what you see, he also has his own comedy series exclusively for YouTube called “The Bachelor Pad.” This innovative concept revolves around two roommates (Joel and his best mate) who are addicted to videogames. And that’s really it, no other bachelor activities going on so far. So for impressions and/or comedy, go to youtube.com/users/iamsuperman777.
Click above to see the impression.
Iamsuperman777’s impression
"Forrest Gump"
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