"Forrest Gump" meaning in English

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  "etymology_text": "From the title character in the novel Forrest Gump (1985) or its film adaptation (1994).",
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          "text": "At a recent conference, I remarked that I felt a little like the Forrest Gump of interest rate futures. One accident after another has placed me in the company of people who have been innovative thinkers and doers in the futures business...",
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        "(figuratively) Someone who is present at a wide variety of historical events"
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          "text": "So, how do you present a two-week usability study of Quickenloans.com to senior leadership in Forrest Gump style?",
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        "(derogatory, potentially offensive) Simpleton; fool"
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