For some people the depression seemed like a dull time, but people found ways to make it fun.  One of the main ways people entertained themselves was to listen to radio (Reiman 136).  People liked the radio because it brought tales from far away places (Reiman 136).  Also, another big social event during the depression were county fairs (Reiman 137).  Over everything, movies were one of the most popular ways of entertainment.  People liked the movies because they brought a person into a new world, and a movie only cost a dime (Reiman 136,139).  Consequently, since they were so cheap, people saw a lot of movies.  Another great aspect of movies was that the movie theaters provided jobs (Reiman 136,139).  Some aspects of Western art, literature, theater, education, and science were changed forever (Thorkelson). All in all, even thought the depression was boring time for some, people discovered ways to have fun.