ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Michael Jackson impersonator

Do you know who Michael Jackson is? He was a famous singer and dancer who loved to wear shiny clothes, hats, and gloves. Some people loved him so much that they want to look and dance like him, so they put on clothes and makeup that make them look like Michael Jackson. These people are called "Michael Jackson impersonators."

Impersonators spend a lot of time practicing to dance and sing like Michael Jackson. They might watch his videos over and over again to learn his moves and lip-sync to his songs. They also wear makeup that looks like Michael Jackson's face and hair.

When they perform, people might think they are actually Michael Jackson! They might go to concerts or events as an impersonator to make people happy and to remember the great tunes of Michael Jackson.