I thought hobos and quicksand would be bigger adult problems than they turned out to be

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What even did they carry in that bandana tied onto a stick??

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Hobo: A hobo was a migratory worker who traveled in search of temporary or seasonal employment, often by illegally hopping freight trains. Work was a core part of their identity, and they considered themselves dignified laborers, adhering to a code of ethics that often forbade begging. They would take jobs in agriculture, construction, or on the railroads, moving with the peak seasons.

Tramp: A tramp was a person who wandered and traveled, but avoided work whenever possible. While they were mobile like hobos, their lifestyle was less about finding labor and more about the act of wandering itself. They might take occasional odd jobs if absolutely necessary, but preferred living off charity or other means.

Bum: A bum neither traveled nor worked. Bums were typically stationary, urban dwellers who stayed in one place (e.g., a city park or slum) and relied on begging, handouts, or scavenging to survive. They were generally viewed by hobos and the wider society as the most degraded, representing a complete loss of initiative and independence.

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I mean I get maybe in a smaller town not having any hobos but have you never traveled in your entire life?

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A bindle?

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