Reminded me of when I was a kid in Whidbey, Washington during the 70's. Went to the beach and threw a shrimp into the water. 15 minutes later here comes a fish and all the people who lived there were in shock. We caught as many as 70 fish in one day at times and gave all these retired libs fresh fillets for ten years. My life has taught me people are just stupid and lazy. My wife hates it but I am sick of the human race. Even some of my and her family. After this election I'm convinced only blood will cleanse stupidity.
I know exactly what you mean, and on Whidbey in particular.
MY Ex’s folks moved to Whidbey in ‘72, and we went fishing and clam digging there plenty of times.
The clam digging did really puzzle the local kids.
They kept asking how we knew where to drive the tube in.
They had a place on Double Bluff Rd in Freeland.
That may be the kernel of the problem. Before the gov't safety net, there was a high price for stupidity and laziness: hunger, cold, etc., perhaps even death. Today there is much less a price to be paid. So, if all someone wants is a warm room, meals, and TV, why not be stupid and lazy?