ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Planking (fad)

Planking is a silly game that became very popular a few years ago. It's kind of like a competition where people try to see who can lay down flat like a board in the most unusual and creative places!

When you plank, you lay straight on your tummy with your hands by your side and your toes pointing down. You try to make your body as straight and stiff as possible, just like a wooden plank.

People started sharing pictures of themselves planking in all kinds of weird and funny places. Some people planked on top of buildings, on statues, or even on their friends! It was a way to show off their creativity and have some fun!

But just like many silly games, the planking fad eventually faded away. Some people still enjoy planking as a fun activity, but it's not as popular as it once was.