ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Bad boy archetype

So, you know how in some TV shows or movies there's a guy who's kind of bad or rebellious? Maybe he doesn't follow the rules or he doesn't treat people very nicely sometimes. That's called the bad boy archetype.

Sometimes people are really drawn to this kind of character because they seem exciting or mysterious. They might do things that you wouldn't normally do, and that can be interesting to watch or imagine.

But it's important to remember that being mean or disrespectful to others is never okay in real life. Even though bad boys might seem cool on TV or in books, you should always treat others with kindness and respect.