ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Loading screen

Okay kiddo, have you ever played a game on a phone, computer, or any other electronic device? Sometimes when you click on a game or an app, you have to wait for a little while until it opens up. That's when you see a loading screen.

Do you remember when you were in a car and you were stuck in traffic? It's the same thing, sometimes we have to wait for things to happen. Loading screens are just like that. They show up when your device is trying to make the game or app work properly.

When you see a loading screen, it means that the game or the app is getting ready to start. It's like when you're putting on your shoes before you go out to play. Some games or apps take a lot of time to get ready, and that's why you see different pictures or symbols on the loading screen.

Sometimes the game or app needs to load a lot of data before it can start. It's like when you go to school and you need to get all your books and supplies together before you start learning. The loading screen shows you how much time is left until everything is ready.

So, loading screens are just something we sometimes have to deal with when we want to play a game or use an app. They can be boring, but remember that they are necessary for everything to work properly. And in the meantime, you can think about what fun you're going to have when the game or app finally loads up!
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