Famous Forrests and “Run Forrest Run!”
Hello. My name’s Forrest, Forrest Gump. You want a chocolate?
Today, January 18th, 2024 is National Forrest Day, but don’t tell Monster, ok?
Why do we need to keep that from Monster?
Because he is only going to get confused, he thinks it’s National Forest day, not National Forrest day. Somebody’s going to have to tell him…
“I’m sorry Monster, I know you are looking forward to National Forest Day, but that is December 23rd!” you say gently. You continue to say, “And, you are going to be disappointed again I’m afraid. You see National Forrest Day (today) is to celebrate folks named Forrest. You know, like Forrest Gump.”
Monster interrupts to ask, “And then two days before Christmas we’ll celebrate our National Forests?”
The answer again is, “No Monster,” you sigh. “On National Forest Day in December we celebrate people named Forest! For instance actor Forest Whitaker…”
“So, what day do National Forest’s get?” Monster asks.
“Well Monster,” you say apologetically, “National Forests don’t get a day…”
Monster groans audibly upon learning that our forests don’t get a day. Really? Seriously? Fuck!
“Actually,” you continue, “Our National Forests get an entire week! July 8th thru the 14th.”
“Why didn’t you just say so?” Monster asks.
“But… But… I just did.”
