There are REAL Forrest Gumps in the world.
I have met them!
By the way, Ronald Reagan FREQUENTLY brought up fictional characters, to make a point.
I am rather sure that Jesus, when he brought up the parable of the “Good Samaritan” was using a fictional example to make a point.
Sorry, I just didn’t like the movie Forrest Gump. It seemed silly and patronizing to mentally handicapped people. Just my opinion.