"The secret of life? The secret's in the sauce."
Fried Green Tomatoes - Movie Quotes
Memorable Quotes
Face it, girls, I'm older and I have more insurance.
— Evelyn Couch
Context:
Spoken after she intentionally rams her car into the Volkswagen of two young women who stole her parking spot and mocked her age.
Meaning:
The definitive moment of Evelyn's empowerment, signaling she is no longer afraid to use her age and resources to demand respect.
TOWANDA!
— Idgie Threadgoode / Evelyn Couch
Context:
Idgie yells it while driving; Evelyn yells it while breaking down a wall in her house.
Meaning:
The primal scream of female liberation and the refusal to be tamed.
Secret's in the sauce.
— Sipsey
Context:
Spoken to the sheriff who is unwittingly eating the evidence (Frank Bennett's body) at the cafe.
Meaning:
A dark double entendre. On the surface, it refers to the BBQ sauce; deeply, it refers to the cover-up of Frank Bennett's murder.
I found out what the secret to life is: friends. Best friends.
— Ninny Threadgoode
Context:
Part of Ninny's reflection on her long life and the people she loved.
Meaning:
Summarizes the film's central thesis about the necessity of connection.
You're just a bee charmer, Idgie Threadgoode.
— Ruth Jamison
Context:
After Idgie safely retrieves honey from a wild beehive without getting stung.
Meaning:
Acknowledges Idgie's unique magic and ability to navigate dangerous situations unharmed.