ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Mobile soap opera

Well sweetie, a mobile soap opera is a special kind of TV show that you can watch on your phone or tablet. Remember how you like to watch shows on the tablet, like Peppa Pig or PJ Masks? Well, imagine if there was a show that was like that, but for grown-ups! That’s what a soap opera is.

A soap opera is a show that tells a story, but it’s not just any story. It’s a story that goes on and on, like a never-ending story. It’s like if you were to tell me a story about Peppa Pig and her adventures every day, and every day there was a new adventure. That’s how a soap opera works!

Now, the reason it’s called a “soap opera” is because it used to be that soap companies would sponsor these shows on TV. You know how we use soap to stay clean and get rid of germs? Well, the soap companies wanted people to know about their soap, so they would pay to have their name on the show. That’s why it’s called a “soap opera”–it’s a show about drama and love and all kinds of emotions, but it’s sponsored by soap companies.

Now, with a mobile soap opera, you can watch these never-ending story shows on your phone or tablet! You can pick up where you left off, no matter where you are. It’s like having a tiny TV in your pocket that you can take with you anywhere you go.

So, if you see mommy or daddy watching a mobile soap opera, just remember that it’s a TV show about a never-ending story, kind of like if we told each other stories about Peppa Pig every day. It’s a fun way for grown-ups to escape their everyday lives and get caught up in a dramatic adventure!