ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Copypasta

Okay kiddo, let's talk about copypasta. You know when you copy and paste some text from one place to another? That's just copying and pasting, but copypasta is a little bit different.

Copypasta is a word that describes when people copy and paste text that’s usually really funny or interesting from one place on the internet and post it in a bunch of different places. So, when someone writes something really cool or funny on the internet, other people might copy it and paste it in a bunch of different places so more people can read it and have a laugh.

Sometimes, people use copypasta to make jokes or share a funny story, but other times it's used for more serious things like spreading information or starting discussions. So, copying and pasting can be a funny and helpful thing to do on the internet, as long as it's done in the right way and for the right reasons.
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