I was one of those kids dumb enough to try it. In Florida sand no less. I dug till I was tired and then realized it was a way bigger task that me and then I gave up. Dad had a great way to punish me for digging up the back yard.... he said no supper till the hole is filled.
I believe that was the first time I found out about blisters, sun burn and sore muscles all on the same day.
“What we have here is failure to communicate”!
Not to mention those delightful Florida fire ants...LOL