Threadgoodes
Plot Points
Characters of the 80s
Sad Stuff
Foooood
100

Who got hit by a train and died?

Buddy Threadgoode

100

Why does Evelyn visit the nursing home?

To visit Ed's Aunt Vesta

100

Who is married to Evelyn Couch?

Ed Couch

100

What did Buddy used to tell Idgie about being special?

God made her special, like when he put sand in an oyster to make pearls. He doesn't make mistakes.

100

What is the name of Idgie's cafe?

The Whistle Stop Cafe

200

Who was called "the Bee Charmer"

Idgie Threadgoode

200

Who kills Frank Bennett?

Sipsey

200

Who is Ninny's friend living in the nursing home?

Mrs. Otis

200

What illness does Ruth die from?

Cancer

200

What is Evelyn always eating at the beginning of the play?

Candy bars (Baby Ruths)

300

Who gave Idgie the money to start her cafe?

Papa Threadgoode

300

What happens to Frank Bennett's body?

They barbecue him and feed him to Curtis Smoote.

300

What job does Evelyn get?

Mary Kay Cosmetics Saleswoman

300

What is Buddy Jr's nickname?

Stump

300

What kind of food do they serve at Idgie's cafe?

Barbecue 

400

Who helps Idgie and Big George move Ruth out of Frank's house?

Julian Threadgoode

400

Where do Idgie and Ruth go on their first adventure?

They board a train and illegally throw food and produce to the poor

400

What is the name of Ninny's nurse?

Janeen

400

What does Ruth have on her face when Idgie comes to visit?

Black eye

400

This isn't food related, but what three things does Ruth do for the first time at her surprise party? (Well kind of, there was cake)

Play poker, play baseball, get drunk

500

Who is Ninny married to?

Cleo Threadgoode

500

Where does Ninny go to live after she learns her house is destroyed?

With Evelyn

500

What is the name of Evelyn's friend that she attends seminars with?

Missy

500

What is Ninny's son's name? What happened to him?

Albert, born with birth defect and died at 30

500

What is the first thing Ninny ever says to Evelyn?

"Did you know they took my gall bladder out?"

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