Friendship is one of the main ideas of this film. Fried Green Tomatoes shows the importance that friendship has 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 this kept Idgie alive for many years to come. They would do anything for each other, and that's a true example of the exchange theory. The friendship that develops between Ninny and Evelyn is also a great example of the exchange theory. Another funny quote from the movie is: “Face it girls. I'm older and have more insurance. Evelyn says this as she purposely runs into the owner's car three or four times. He didn't mean it literally in the movie, but I could see how it relates to our class. Seniors who are 65 or older typically have better insurance or receive benefits from Medicare or Social Security. The older you get, the more likely you are to receive support and