FRIED GREEN TOMATOES (1991) | FIRST TIME WATCHING | MOVIE REACTION

Fried Green Tomatoes (1991) First Time Watching Movie Reaction, Review, and Commentary for JL. Many moments of feeling borderline emotional abuse and MANY thoughts about that ending and secret sauce were had.
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[@reservoirdude92]

When I told my girlfriend what you were watching tonight, she said "oh, he's gonna have a good ol' cry with that one!" so I have to see if she's right 😂

[@sharonjoan1970]

OMG I almost died Laughing "He's mad at you cause his Daddy is his Brother" 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 You are Amazing❤

[@triceyg2014]

I damn near choked laughing 😂

[@deanna777]

"Let's face it girls, I'm older and i have more insurance" Best line of the movie!! I named my daughter after Jessica Tandy. You need to watch her and Morgan Freeman in Driving Miss Daisy.

[@okielady73]

That's a good one. I'm also partial to "How many of them hormones are you takin, honey?"

[@brianmatthews1736]

NOTHING beats "Secrets in the sauce!"

[@okielady73]

@@brianmatthews1736 I think you may be right with that one!

[@SC-gp7kt]

Yes, and yes!!!

[@zoevalk8645]

"I ain't crying this week" Oh my brother... you picked the wrong movie for the "Try not to cry" challenge...

[@iveywebb]

One of my favorite movies. This and Steel Magnolias were in heavy rotation.

[@karenlackner192]

And Driving Miss Daisy ❤

[@SilvanaDil]

Definitely looking forward to a Steel Magnolias reaction.

[@lunadreamz]

Along with The War(1994). Such a good movie.

[@bengilbert7655]

The scene with Kathy Bates in Saran Wrap was a joke about a marriage advice book from the 70s called The Total Woman that among other things suggested the wife greet her husband wearing nothing but Saran Wrap when he came home.

[@cleverlilvixen]

“Is that sexy?” 🤷‍♀️well, it’s see-thru…..

[@rabidburrito6906]

Like you’re a leftover that he can’t wait to heat up 😂😂😂

[@leeannosaurus]

Shes not just a snack, shes the whole meal!

[@judywein3282]

That is true. It was a thing back then! 😆

[@ceciliaramos2280]

This was a book and the author Fannie Flagg is friends with Kathy Bates. She says when she wrote the book she had no idea it would be a movie but when it did she thought Kathy Bates was perfect for this role.

[@sportstalk23]

"You in the Klan how you gonna call somebody a bad influence" exactly😂

[@nicolesaunders2964]

Evelyn's friend, the one being loud about the group at the grocery store, is Constance Shulman the voice of Patty Mayonnaise in the animated tv show Doug

[@rabbit2686]

lmao, "he's mad because his daddy's his brother, and he can't read without using his finger"

[@barryscott8041]

16:10 "Listen." You got it right there. Love is love.....

[@gregory3499]

"Im not gonna cry this week" Fried green tomatoes says hold my beer.

[@maureenseel118]

OMG this is one of my all time favorites! "Does Idgie LIKE her like her?" No. She loves her.

[@botOxymoron]

After Ruth had died, I think Sipsey was covering a mirror. There's old folklore about mirrors capturing the souls of the deceased, so she was probably making sure Ruth's soul would pass on and not get caught in the mirror. I liked hearing your theories at the end about what you thought would happen with Mrs. Threadgoode, when I watched this movie with my mom she always thought that Mrs. Threadgoode was an old Idgie, to the point that when I watched the movies years after and that WASN'T the big reveal, it threw me for a loop.

[@dawggirl]

I cried and laughed through the entire reaction. Your stfu's were perfectly placed. This is a fantastic and beautiful movie. I'm so happy you liked it. I was in a better mood just watching with you, J. Thanks for this outstanding reaction. Long live Idgie and Towanda!

[@Kelga80]

This movie takes you on a wild ride. You'd never guess it was such an emotional roller coaster ride. I also have to say that I love Cecily Tyson.

[@igna83]

Cecily Tyson is a legend...love her!

[@monicamaza5843]

I had never seen this movie, but your reaction makes me want to see it now. What a rollercoaster of emotions

[@jeffking887]

Read the book. So much more detail about the town people especially Big George’s family.

[@dalerimoller272]

@monicamaza5843 You should definitely see it! I saw this for the first time when I was around 6 years old watching it because my mom was watching it. In hindsight I probably didn’t understand all of it, but I loved it even then. Thirty years later and this is STILL one of my all time favorite movies. 💗

[@jesselehmann1643]

Also the practicing for the ankle with the sledgehammer comment has me dead.

[@Me-wk3ix]

You did great picking up on the relationship. The movie was a little ambiguous, but the book doesn't shy away. Idgie and Ruth were very much in love and in a romantic relationship.

[@cleverlilvixen]

This movie came out before Ellen. It was a lot harder to be openly queer way more recently than most people realize, and Hollywood is not as progressive or brave as it pretends to be.

[@robertdean925]

​@@cleverlilvixenum im pretty sure most of the movies, tv shows and Videogames have been nothing but progressive in the last 5 years

[@HaughtBreakerNic]

@@robertdean925 and where ae those shows now? shows with queer lead characters are being cancelled left and right and removed from streaming at an alarming rate to never be seen again.

[@cleverlilvixen]

@@robertdean925 “progressive” in the safest most widely acceptable ways… Hollywood execs aren’t blazing any trails that might threaten their bottom line. Not to mention the heavily conservative themes presented in progressive sheep’s clothing (particularly on television). By the time La La Land feels comfortable weighing in on anything important, the matter has already been publicly settled.

[@heidi_d]

It was definitely implied heavily that they were a couple. Back then, it just wasn’t shown or talked about.

[@andidreyes5323]

I LOVE this movie. I just. My mom and grandma and aunts would watch this movie and cry. Our dad's and uncles and grandpa would be at the big kitchen table, supposedly playing cards (quietest card playing ever) and be watching it. Crying and laughing and crying and laughing. I watch it a few times a year when I need to feel like I'm close to my mom and grandma and aunts who are gone. I miss them. I miss them like a phantom limb sometimes and I wish they were here and I was just a kid, watching movies on the floor after eating the feast my grandma would make for the whole family once a week. I miss that.

[@andidreyes5323]

Grady had a black man who raised him. He had to play the on the racial line to stay sheriff but he wasn't really racist. He had to be seen that way but he wasn't actually like that.

[@andidreyes5323]

You would truly appreciate the book. It's a great story. I should say, when she did the honey and bees thing... As a 7-9yo girl, I went on a picnic in the rural area of town with a family friends daughter (my age). We put our sheets down on a bee hive. I was eating a peanut butter and honey sandwich. My friend ran away but I was almost immediately covered in bees. I got scared for about 30 seconds and then I got really really calm. I accepted that I was probably going to die. It slowed everything down for me. Understand that I had waistline curly dark brown hair (I'm Wasain) and they were in my nose, ears, neckline, eyes. I didn't get a single sting. I walked slowly. I thought slowly. I don't know what it was. I just know that I should have been stung at least a few hundreds of times. But I just got so calm inside and out. I moved slowly. It took me an hour to get back to their house. They didn't even know that I was possibly dead...cuz she was so afraid to tell about what happened. Plus her dad & grandfather were out hunting to train their dog pack. They came in literally as I was finishing shaking out my hair and clothes in front of their house. No bees left. I never trusted her again nor was I close to her ever again. Actually, I never fully trusted any friends after that.

[@jeffking887]

Thanks for this reaction to one of my favorite movies and books. The book has so much more of the story of the town and the townspeople, especially Big George and his family. Grady was definitely not a klan member. They found Frank’s truck because the river dried up in a drought so excellent call on that one. The reverend covered for Idgie (Imogene) because she had done his family a huge solid. She was wild, but she cared about people. Kathy Bates made this movie AFTER Misery, so when she tells Ninny she doesn’t look like a blob from a monster movie I’ve always thought that was her inside joke.

[@CJ_175]

Couple years ago I worked on the tracks next to the whistle stop filming location. It was pretty cool seeing it!

[@danzthename]

"Face it, girls. I'm older and I have more insurance." Mic. Drop.

[@caffeineadvocate]

I love the idea of this being an origin story for Kathy Bates in ‘Misery’.

[@zammmerjammer]

YOU COCKADOODIE!

[@cocteaut]

Absolutely wonderful film adaptation of the novel. I rented the VHS after seeing Misery (yep, I'm as old as dirt) I asked the store clerk if its good, as I thought Kathy Bates was fantastic. She said "yes, it'll break your heart" she wasn't wrong. Feck me, I'm welling up typing this comment.

[@karenlackner192]

I cannot believe you are reacting to this fabulous movie !!!! TAWANDAAAAA 🙌🏻😎

[@leighwhite6700]

Totally agree!! Fabulous all the way!! 👌😁👏

[@laurakali6522]

Face it girls, I’m older and have more insurance.

[@TheDivayenta]

You’re such a beautiful person and a magnificent reactor. We’re all pulling for you, Jay, and we appreciate your big heart and wit.

[@brendaallen1250]

Road trips with a paper map are the best trips ever. I still have a current Atlas. Teaching my grandson, from a globe and atlas. 😁

[@wendywoodruff2871]

Kathy Bates is the GOAT! She makes any movie better. You loved the old lady - Driving Miss Daisy with Morgan Freeman will solidify that admiration. Amazing. ❤

[@allenmccreary2359]

If you don’t get emotional watching this movie, you don’t have a soul. This is an all time classic. Cicely Tyson and Jessica Tandy are two all time legends

[@Ariarosesmommy]

The fact that J kept saying Itchy had me rolling

[@wfly81]

People use to cover all the mirrors in the house when someone died, because they believed the mirrors could confuse the spirit and it would get lost on its way to heaven. This was mostly in the south, and was based on Haitian/African culture.

[@cinemacodey]

The secret's in the sauce ;)

[@83gemm]

“He’s mad at you cause his daddy is his brother.” Dude…😂😂😂😂😂 I needed this in my sad little life so much. You are awesome!

[@christinamosley9476]

Yes, as Jeff Foxworthy would say, his family tree only has one branch.

[@maha77]

Loved your reaction. I saw this in the theaters when it came out, the theaters were packed, and the scene where Ruth dies had the entire audience SOBBING, it was surreal

[@remingtonament1863]

J you are such a great reactor. You deserve a KZbin award, and your copilates deserve they're own little awards. Keep up the good work.

[@andrea8130]

One of the best, for sure!

[@franettesparks9949]

👍 👍 👍 agreed!

[@kokaroka69]

I absolutely love this movie. Kathy Bates and the late Jessica Tandy are great together as well as Mary Stuart Masterson as Idgie and Mary Louise Parker as Ruth performances. Great storyline! “It’s hog boiling time.” Big George at first was against it but turned Frank Bennet into barbecue feeding it to the Georgia Investigator. “Secret is in the sauce.” Great lines, great performances and definitely worth owning as part of any movie collection. I love it! So happy you watched this. Looking forward to seeing your next reaction. - Gene A.

[@CERULEANSPIRAL]

:::squee!::: "I ain't crying this week!" 💀

[@JessBecause77]

It takes place in Whistle Stop, Alabama. Which is a fictional place inspired by the town of Irondale Alabama. I live about 20mins from it. They even have a Whisle Stop Cafe there now that people from out of town will stop at while visiting or driving through Alabama. The bee scene always reminds me of my grandaddy because he showed me how they would rub their hand in their sweaty armpits and stick their hand in a hive to get honeycomb. The bees wouldn't sting them at all. "When he reads he uses his finger" 😂😂😂 I'm saving that one for future use.

[@JoshBettes]

I'm a 40 year old dude who has seen this movie many times thru my life since i was a kid. still makes me tear up every freakin time.

[@haloinherhair]

so glad you watched this and realized idgie and ruth were together 🥹 i saw this for the first time when i was a teenager and it's always meant so much being gay and southern

[@smokeyverton7981]

Now you have to watch STEEL MAGNOLIAS

[@sharonjoan1970]

Yes❤❤❤

[@meganwilliams4247]

Please 😊

[@robinbyrd3463]

yesssss😊

[@zacharybear7243]

Omg yessssss

[@zacharybear7243]

I just watched that a couple days ago.

[@thomasripley1548]

The Murder Whistle cafe.....lol.....

[@bethking7348]

Torching off the grill tonight 😂. "Bates burgers". Love this movie

[@rebeccagibbs4128]

in my culture if one loses a leg, an arm, an eye or an organ, we bury that with a family ceremony so folks know where it is, then when we pass away our family retrieve and bury us in tact so we are whole again. When i first saw this movie i laughed and laughed when it was revealed buddy jr had a funeral for his arm as it's pretty normalised here lol loved your reaction, love this film, it was much queerer in the books but 90s movie execs though making Idgy and Ruth lovers would put off audiences. the food fight scene was put in by the director to act as the love scene. Glad you loved it too, 'secrets in the sauce' as they say:)

[@jrobwoo688]

I really appreciate you watching this one. My grandma took me to see this in theaters when I was like 8 or 9. We laughed and cried and it was just a beautiful experience. Thanks again.

[@jenniferri7735]

“miss ruth was a lady, and a lady always knows when to leave.” ❤😢 and yes, ruth and idgie were absolutely a couple. the book never quite came right out and said so, but it always referred to buddy jr as “ruth and idgie’s son” so that makes it pretty dang clear.

[@kanditraxel]

My grandmother loved this movie. The morning my sister called to tell me she had died, I got off the phone and just crawled back into my bed. I turned on the TV and guess what was on? My 12 year old daughter came in the room crying and just climbed in bed with me, and we watched it together. That was such a bittersweet moment. There is so much significance in that very line for me. My grandmother was indeed a great lady, too.

[@learobinson4450]

In the book right after Buddy Jr was born & the family was gathered around to see the baby one of them said “Oh Idgie, he’s got your hair!” & after Buddy Jr lost his arm & was feeling sorry for himself Idgie was talking to him & said “Now, you’re my son & I love you no matter what…”

[@amberaustin3243]

I love that quote because it is so true. ❤❤

[@jesssadeee]

When old Ms. Threadgoode mentioned her son who lived til 30 and then the next scene was Buddy Jr being born, I knew that’s who she was referring to… 🥲

[@albertjimeno5315]

The elderly lady WAS Idgie though. That was the reveal at the very end.

[@The_GrayGhost]

Time stamp 17:15 the woman reading the letter to itchy was in twister and also

[@actualkarenokboomer3158]

She is in "Driving Miss Daisy" she is Daisy. The teacher in her women's group is the author of the book. They didn't feed the guy to the people, they boiled his body like you would a hog and then got rid of it. Fried Green tomatoes are good.

[@malizee2264]

This is my all time FAVORITE movie!!!!! I know it breaks ur heart over and over again but you fall in love over and over again too! I watch this movie whenever I need a good cry. Idgie was my idol when I was a kid… and I’ve fallen more and more in love with Ruth as I’ve gotten older ❤ Just the best accents, cast, lines, music… like you said, it feels like home 😊 🙏🏽❤️ Looooved watching with you! ❤ AND fried green tomatoes are the only kind of tomatoes I eat 😁

[@MJ-fy4yj]

Oh my gosh. Perfect way to spend my Friday night. ❤

[@Noun-fq8tj]

yeeeah based on the title people never expect this movie to go as hard in the paint as it does

[@marieoleary527]

In the book Iggie and Ruth were lovers. But in the movie they fudged it over, kinda sorta suggested it but never acknowledge it. They didn’t think movie goers at that time would accept it.

[@tbmkris]

Exactly! ❤ Food fight scene was supposed to be a love scene ❤

[@johnwjr7]

Yes, I apologize, but I was laughing when you kept saying, I can't handle this. Of course I was also laughing with you when you learned that 'the secret is in the sauce'.

[@sabrehollowell9392]

I don’t think she just liked liked her. I think she loved loved her. ❤

[@MrJoeym78]

“Secrets in the sauce” Jessica Tandy is one of my favorite parts of this movie. I’ve always loved the transformation of Kathy Bates throughout the movie. Can you trust her now JL? Loved your reaction as always brother and props for keeping it together. Blank, as always, an amazing edit job. Nothing but love and respect!

[@brianmatthews1736]

She said "FLEET" enema (Fleet's enema was name brand on the container). JL says he ain't crying this week...Fried Green Tomatoes says "Hold my beer"...LOL

[@auPretender]

This is one of my all time favorite films. I saw it in theaters as a pre teen with my Mom. We were in a nearly empty theater room with only 2 other women. My Mom and I balled our eyes out. This movie just didn't get enough love then, so I love seeing people discover it. Excellent reaction as always. I know it's a heartbreaking moment, but when Cicely Tyson says, "Miss Ruth was a lady and a lady always knows when to leave", gets me every time. All the best to you, Blank and your adorable Co-Pilots. 🙏

[@user-cb9ul1ds6y]

Hey bro! I absolutely love your videos!!! Keep them coming! I subscribed!! Have you done Steel Magnolias ?

[@ali_galactic]

I've loved and treasured this film for over 20 years. You've given new memories to treasure along with it. You're such a good bean, J. I appreciate the hell outta your humanity and compassion.

[@rebeccas79]

If you ever get the chance, take a trip to Juliette, Georgia where this movie was filmed. They left it just like you see it in the movie. The cafe and all the other little buildings. It's like stepping into the movie. You did a fantastic job with this review. Thank you for reviewing one of my all time favorite movies.

[@laurakali6522]

Driving Miss Daisy and Cocoon are two good ones you might like. I’d suggest Terms of Endearment but I’m not sure you’d survive it.😊

[@rebeccawyse5562]

The actress that plays innocent Ruth is in that HBO series "WEED"...I think that's the name...lol. What a change of character.

[@davidpisachubbe7869]

Great reaction. You are my favorite one to watch movies with and I love your co pilots!!

[@raramonty5217]

Mary Stewart Materson aka Idgie really did the bee scene. The stunt person quit that day so she decided to do it herself.

[@brittanynantz3770]

The romantic relationship between Idgie and Ruth is much more clear in the book. Director Jon Avnet said that the food fight scene is the closest he could get to a love scene between two women in film in the early 90s without tremendous backlash.

[@jeffking887]

The Mary’s were clearly showing the audience the nature of the relationship. Fantastic performance

[@gregory3499]

It was pretty clear in the movie as well

[@sethamtsberg2609]

Gross

[@MrRondonmon]

It was written by a lesbian, they love trying to justify evil. All this will be settled shortly.

[@CrashCraftLabs]

@@gregory3499 yea like at age 13 or w/e i was when i 1st saw it in the 90s i knew right away too. i think that shows the talent of the actors, writers and director all working to get the msg across in such a way even the nut jobs would be ok with it haha

[@baby_Jo_89]

“Not the whistle café”😂

[@maurakinney2403]

Frank Bennett is def going to make the “Ain’t Shit” list.

[@chrispipes5451]

Oh, Frank was SOMEBODY'S shit....

[@kristimoore1985]

The old lady…Jessica Tandy…was a treasure and a wonderful actress. I believe Grady was a big poser and not a part of the Klan but had to play a part because he was the sheriff (during a bad time period). I also believe the old lady Ms. Tandy was Iggy why else would she have pictures of her parents on her wall in the nursing home?

[@lorioday8528]

I'm sure one of the best movies you've ever seen. Truly a masterpiece!

[@sharonhoyt2133]

My favorite movie. Thanks for your review. Loved watching you through the progression of the story.

[@thomasnesmith5684]

Buddy…this was it❤ and for what it’s worth I was raised in and borne in Sullivan/Washington counties , Tennessee. I love your reactions and sometimes I give it it a week or two to watch just so I can watch back to back .

[@thehonestwoodcutterbradywe8011]

I'm so happy you watched this.most reactors skip over it,or have never heard of it.its so underrated,its criminal

[@sisterdebmac]

18:13 - "Idgie said she'd be the baby daddy." YES! Thank you for catching on even earlier than this scene, which is the one that seals it. Drives me crazy when people don't get that this is a LOVE story. It just had to be done mostly in subtext for the 1991 mass audience. I HATE the food fight cliche. Such a tired-ass trope.

[@DomR1997]

I'm convinced people vote based on what will make you cry the most, lol.

[@emmastafford1423]

He’s mad at you because his daddy is his brother!! 😂 Howling!! 😂😂😂

[@deires77]

Couldn't watch directly this time as I was busy moving countries (Ireland to Spain). My luggage didn't make it BUT my sweet fur babies did. They are busy now exploring our new home and I finally get to relax. And how better to relax than by having some snacks and watching you watch a movie 😊

[@CristinaMarshal]

Oh, judging by the title alone, I thought it was a Dr. Seuss tale!

[@jamedraa8472]

Kathy Bates is great in DOLORES CLAIBORNE. I hope you'll consider watching it, if you haven't already. Your commentary is hilarious.... as usual.

[@kensteele5139]

Agreed. Dolores Claiborne is a must see. It's Kathy Bates favorite career performance. The film truly is Stephen King's lost gem. It doesn't get the attention and respect that it deserves. The film is a masterpiece. I hope Jay will watch it soon. I love his reactions, they are so genuine.

[@Kronical69420]

He will eventually. I commented about it on Misery and Blank either made a note of it or said he eventually would.

[@TechnicallyTexan]

One of my favorite movies of ALL time. So many powerhouse performances!

[@davidlionheart2438]

Since you liked Jessica Tandy so much in this I strongly encourage you to see her in her Oscar winning performance in "Driving Miss Daisy" costarring Morgan Freeman and Dan Aykroyd. I guarantee you'll love it.

[@MrKINSM]

I had a huge crush on Mary Stuart Masterson when she was in Some kind of Wonderful. Definitely gave Lea Thompson a run for her money in that movie.

[@dalerimoller272]

Yesss! Thank you so much for reacting to this ❤️ Also, this is the first time I’ve been able to watch it, or I guess part of it, without crying, lol. So I suppose I should probably thank you for that too! 😂 This movie will never get old. I’ve loved it since I first saw it as a child, probably didn’t understand half of it back then, but nevertheless it’s always been in my top 3 of all time.

[@user-pp5in1im4x]

I Wouldn't Mess With Big George.

[@TylerJRoy]

That's a cool t-shirt if everybody gets the reference 😭🤣

[@specialk9019]

This is my favorite movie followed by The Help, and Divine Secrets of the Yaya Sisterhood.

[@SigRho1429]

I can’t image there aren’t some tears in this one.

[@marcye3649]

I love your reactions so much! You’re the best!

[@lisamayreed6399]

Great reaction! One of my fav movies ty for reacting❤

[@robertcass7723]

One of my favorite movies ❤❤❤ Another feel good movie you might like is Chocolat with Juliette Binoche and Johnny Depp

[@IndomitableAde]

I love the shirt you're wearing! Misery is one of my favorite Stephen King books and definitely in the top 5 movie adaptations of his work.

[@Chefcorky]

When I saw you were watching this movie, I knew you were going to love it. I knew it was going to mess with you. And I couldn't wait to see your responses!

[@TechnicallyTexan]

My favorite part in the first act is when young Idgy says, “What if God made a mistake.” And her brother is the only one who understands her, accepts her completely, and loves who for the pearl that she really is. Can you imagine being a queer child in the 30s in the SOUTH? It helps us understand why her entire life caved in when Buddy died. Of course her family loved her, but only Buddy and Ruth truly knew her.

[@ezmarelazela5008]

This was my favorite reaction of yours so far. Probably because this is one of my all-time favorite movies but it was a lot of fun watching it with you so to speak. I grew up watching this movie. Kathy Bates is such a great actress. She's in so many great movies and has such a wide range it's incredible One of the best actresses out there.

[@ceciliaramos2280]

I’m dating myself but I saw this movie in the theatre when it first came out. It’s one of my favorites. Thank you for reacting to it. Not a lot of people do,

[@jannaromine5908]

Mary Louise Parker (Ruth) is in another extraordinary movie called "The Client"...based on a book by John Grisham. Hope it makes the polls! My son used to cut green Roma tomatoes into wedges and fry them up...man they were good!

[@subtlesraf]

seconded, the client absolutely incredible. young susan sarandon and young...er tommy lee jones 😝

[@BigGator5]

"Secret's in the sauce." Casual cannibalism is super casual. 😳 Fun Fact: Theatrical directorial debut of Jon Avnet. Action Star Fact: Mary Stuart Masterson did all of the bee stunts herself because her stunt double quit at the last minute. Name Tags Fact: Director Jon Avnet referred to Mary-Louise Parker as "Lou" and Mary Stuart Masterson as "Stu" on the set because their names are so similar and he had to say them so often. Location Location Fact: There really is a Whistle Stop Cafe that does indeed serve fried green tomatoes (among other Southern foods) just north of Macon, Georgia. It is in the actual area where many of the scenes were filmed. After the film became a huge success, the Whistle Stop Cafe set was turned into an actual restaurant, and its surrounding area into a tourist attraction. Although they may have filmed in Georgia, the true Whistle Stop Cafe is in Irondale, Alabama (a suburb or Birmingham, where Author Fannie Flagg grew up). Locomotive Enthusiast Fact: The steam locomotive used in the film is Atlanta & West Point 290, a 4-6-2 Pacific, built by the Lima Locomotive Works, Lima, Ohio, in 1926, one of two of the class, which operated until 1954, hauling the Crescent passenger train between Atlanta, Georgia, and Montgomery, Alabama. Upon retirement, it was preserved and initially placed on static display. In 1961 it was donated to the Atlanta Chapter, National Railway Historical Society. Restored to operation in the 1980s, it hauled excursions on the New Georgia Railway around and out of Atlanta. As of 2017, it is currently waiting for a cosmetic restoration at the Southeastern Railway Museum, Duluth, Georgia.

[@okielady73]

I always love your comments. Reading trivia tidbits adds an extra layer of enjoyment to the reaction.

[@BigGator5]

Thank you very much for the encouraging words. I try to be a little bit more than the average comment. Have a great weekend! Go in Peace and Walk with God. 😎 👍

[@TheDivayenta]

There’s a Whistle Stop restaurant in Glendale, KY, too!

[@doctorteethomega]

12:58 I work with all kids of animals in my job, including bugs. Honey bees don't really want to sting you, but if one does the rest might too just because the first one did. I'd call what she did mostly safe, but kinda dangerous. Also yes Idgie likes her likes her. It's more obvious in the book.

[@MASep-bs5um]

"Idgy got that Detroit spirit!" 💪 THAT'S RIGHT!