Remember this immortal line from the movie Forrest Gump? Mama always said life was like a box of chocolates. You never know what you're gonna get. A simple philosophy, shared by a simple man. But what you may not know is that the screenwriters of that film went through a number of drafts before the came to what they considered the most appropriate quote. Oh, yes. And I'd like to share with you today some of the gems they discounted. First there were the other confection-related words of witticism. Mama always said life was like a box of M&Ms. Melts in your mouth, not in your hand. Mama always said life was like Reese's peanut butter cups. Two great tastes that taste great together. Mama always said life was like Doublemint gum or a three-way. Double your pleasure, double your fun. But the screenwriting team soon saw they were going in a direction they hadn't intended and decided to think more broadly utilizing a simpler construct. Mama always said life was like a ha...