ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Animated political cartoons

Okay kiddo, so you know how sometimes grown-ups like to make funny pictures that tell a story about politicians and important people in the news? Well, those are called political cartoons. But, sometimes they can be even cooler because they move and talk, just like a movie! Those are called animated political cartoons.

Imagine you have a book with pictures in it. You can see the pictures, but they don't move or talk. Now, imagine if someone adds a movie to those pictures, where the characters move and talk and do things. That's what animated political cartoons are like!

These cartoons can make important issues seem silly and fun, or they can make silly things seem serious and important. They're made so that even kids like you can understand what's happening.

Sometimes, these cartoons are used to make fun of people or to show how silly they're being, and other times they're used to explain important things or to share someone's opinion on a topic. They're like little stories that make us think and laugh and learn.

So, next time you see an animated political cartoon, remember that it's just like a funny, moving picture book about important people and issues in the news.