Friendship is one of the main ideas of this film. Fried Green Tomatoes shows the importance of friendship in life. Social exchange theory shows that personal relationships are more satisfying when both participants contribute equally. Ruth and Idgie shared a true bond of friendship, and it kept Idgie alive for many years. They would do anything for each other, and this is a true example of exchange theory. The friendship that Ninny and Evelyn begin is also a great example of exchange theory. Another funny quote from the movie is: “Face it girls. I'm older and more confident. Evelyn says this as she purposely rushes into a car three or four times to get to the owner. She didn't mean that literally in the film, but I could see the connection to our class. People age 65 or older generally have better insurance or receive benefits from Medicare or Social Security. The older you are, the more likely you are to get support and