ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

BOFH

Okay kiddo, so imagine you have a computer that you use to play games or do your homework. This computer has a few people who are in charge of making sure it runs smoothly and doesn't break. These people are called "sysadmins" or "IT professionals."

Now, sometimes, these sysadmins can be a little grumpy or mean. They might get frustrated with people who don't know much about computers, or they might get annoyed with people who break things on accident.

When a sysadmin is especially grumpy or mean, we might call them a "BOFH," which stands for "Bastard Operator From Hell."

But don't worry, not all sysadmins are BOFHs. Most of them are nice and helpful, and they just want to make sure your computer works the way it should.