Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. with Paul Scheer

"Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. with Paul Scheer" is Episode 60 of *Doughboys*, hosted by Mike Mitchell and Nick Wiger. "Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. with Paul Scheer" was released on July 7, 2016.

## Synopsis

The ‘boys are joined by Paul Scheer (*The League*, *How Did This Get Made?*) to discuss his experiences with the oddly successful *Forrest Gump* themed eatery Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. And, it’s a throwback to childhood in a new Drank or Stank.

## Nick's intro

"*Run, Forrest, run.*"

That's perhaps the most famous line in a film full of them: Robert Zemeckis' 1994 American epic, which traces the life of its slow-witted, but big-hearted, title character Forrest through the latter half of the 20th century. The flick secured the Best Picture statuette in a year that also saw the release of classics *Pulp Fiction*, *The Shawshank Redemption*, and *Hoop Dreams*, and also netted a second Best Actor Oscar for Tom Hanks, completing his transition from comedy star to America's most esteemed actor.

In 1995, Paramount sought to capitalize on the staggering popularity of their prestige pic in an unusual way - not the usual toys or t-shirts, but rather a full-service restaurant based upon the seafood company Forrest opens with the help of Lieutenant Dan. Like the film's fishing boat, it takes its name from the pea-brained Army private Forrest fought alongside in Vietnam who suggested to him the business plan.

The restaurant became a surprise real-world hit and has since opened dozens of branches in tourist-heavy areas where diners gobble up the seafood and the nostalgic Americana of its source material. Over twenty years since the film hit theaters, there are now forty locations, including eleven outside the U.S., perhaps indicating the offbeat chain's influence may endure longer than the film itself.

This week on *Doughboys*: shrimp kebabs, shrimp Creole, shrimp gumbo, pan-fried, deep-fried, stir-fried, pineapple shrimp, lemon shrimp, coconut shrimp, pepper shrimp, shrimp soup, shrimp stew, shrimp salad, shrimp & potatoes, shrimp burger, and shrimp sandwich are all on the menu because we're talking Bubba Gump Shrimp Co.

## Fork rating

* Coronarita
* Lt. Dan's Drunken Shrimp
 Mike Mitchell
* Watermelon Coronarita
* Bubba's After The Storm Bucket of Boat Trash
	+ Fried Shrimp
	+ Cajun Spiced Mahi Mahi
	+ Snow Crab
	+ Fries
 Paul Scheer
* Coronarita
* Grilled Seafood Trio
	+ Bourbon St. Mahi Mahi
	+ Shrimp New Orleans
	+ Shrimp & Veggie Skewer
 shared
	+ Fried Shrimp
	+ Seafood Hush Pups
	+ Chicken Tenders
	+ Bubba's Far Out Dip and Tortilla Chips
* Best Of The Best Sampler (Hook Line and Sinker)
	+ Mama's Bread Pudding
	+ Biscuit & Strawberries
	+ Chocolate Chip Cookie Sundae

Member of the Hand-holding Club.

## Drank or Stank

In this segment, the Doughboys have a drink and decide if it is 'good' or 'bad.'

For this episode, they try Little Hug Blue Raspberry Fruit Barrels.

They did not like it (as adults), thinking it would maybe suit a child's palette (though is also bad for them).

 Mike Mitchell
 Paul Scheer

## Quotes

**Mitch**: You know what I want to say: CuckWiger's. We'd serve glasses of milk. There'd be no music played at any time. Just one solo table. And for dessert, you could get a spoonful of mayo.

## #hashtags

* #MitchGump
* #ToonTownMysteryCoaster
* #RunForrestRun vs. #StopForrestStop

## The Feedbag

Seriously, you guys need to try it, it's so good having a thick layer of cold sour cream on top of the hot pizza.
Fuck any of you that grimaced or made any sort of witty remark at my expense.
My question: are there any foods that you eat in an unconventional way? Thanks.
P.S. #NangGang

 Mike Mitchell
 Paul Scheer
* as a kid, mixed milk and Coca-Cola

## Drops and Plugs and Themes

* *The Flintstones*
* *The Family Guy*
* *Saturday Night Live*
* theme from *Super Mario Kart*
 * *The League*
* *Filthy Preppy Teens*
* *How Did This Get Made?*
 Alan Silvestri "I'm Forrest... Forrest Gump"

## Related Episodes

* 100. Nugget Power Hour
* 147. The Slice is Right: Finals
* DD. Saved by the Max
* DD. Live from Outside Lands
* 397. BOWL: Semi-Soft Finals

## Photos (via @doughboyspod)

Blue Hawaiian, Lt. Dan's Pomegranate Punch, Tennessee Iced TeaRun Across America SamplerLt. Dan's Drunken ShrimpBucket of Boat TrashGrilled Seafood TrioBest of the Best Sampler (Hook, Line, and Sinker)