20 Things You Somehow Missed In Forrest Gump
13. Forrest's Blue Shirts Signal The Passage Of Time
Something that fans began to pick up on in recent years is the recurring appearance of a blue plaid or checkered shirt whenever the time period shifts.
Though everything else about Forrest might change, there's always one constant for his first scene in a new time period - he's wearing a blue shirt.
Beyond the fact it helps us easily identify Forrest in his younger days, it also helps contrast the change around him, whatever it may be.
Sometimes the simplest tricks are the best, because while you probably didn't consciously notice it yourself, your brain definitely did.