Is Great Depression Somewhat of an Oxymoron?

I've been obsessed lately with potted meat, which, along with ramen noodles, is an item that's "white trashy" that I think I'd still scarf after my calender with dogs sticking their head out of windows makes me a zillionaire.  This reminds me of this incredibly old woman's Great Depression Cooking website.  Greatly depressed is prolly how you'll feel after trying my own white trash ravioli lasagna, or greasy Grapes of Wrath hamburger patties (my butter line, I must pat myself on the back for.)