#17: Whatever Happened to Quick Sand?

Quicksand choked on the collective childhood psyche, especially for anyone raised during the peak adventure-movie era. It was the ultimate threat—sudden, silent, and dramatic. We were convinced it lurked just beyond the playground, ready to suck us into the Earth if we strayed off the path.

Entire strategy sessions were dedicated to surviving it: “Don’t struggle, spread your weight, grab a vine!” And now? It’s a punchline. A mythic danger that turned out to be rarer than a landline call. Explain it to kids today; they’ll look at you like you feared lava sharks.