One of the principal characters is named Idgie Threadgoode. The elderly woman telling the story is named Ninny Threadgoode. Idgie herself took off for Florida with another brother, Julian, where for decades she ran a roadside stand selling fruit and honey, and using her talents as a “bee charmer.” Is Idgie Threadgoode the old lady? Ninny married Idgie’s older brother, Cleo. Who is Ninny Threadgoode to Idgie Threadgoode? This cutesy nickname is best known as that of Imogene Threadgoode in the movie Fried Green Tomatoes. The name Idgie is girl’s name meaning “maiden”. Ruth has the baby - whom they name Buddy - and then they open the café. When Idgie goes to rescue Ruth from the villainous Frank, Ruth tells Idgie she’s pregnant. Yet even in my happy state, Fried Green Tomatoes made me feel a yearning that I had never felt before. Why did Ruth leave Idgie and marry Frank? Did Idgie have a baby in Fried Green Tomatoes?
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