On the serious side, I've been saved several times because I was clipless. If you are going fast and dab down a foot you are toast.

That is not to say clipless is always the way to go. There are times on a crowded bike path where clipless is a bother, but I've learned how to turn the pedal over and soft pedal on the back side. Not very efficient, but who needs efficient when you are stuck in traffic?

Try hitting a pothole at speed with platforms. I've hit one hard enough to bend both rims and have the handlebars move because of the force of my weight transmitted through them and stayed up with no problem while clipped in.