ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Rule 34 (novel)

Okay, kiddo. You know how there are some things that people like to draw or write about that are not so appropriate for kids to see or hear? Well, some grown-ups made a rule about that called “Rule 34.”

This rule says that if you can think of something even a little bit weird or creepy, there’s probably already somebody out there who has made a picture or a story or something else about it.

So, if you’re curious about something, it’s important to ask a grown-up before you go looking for it online, because you might see things that are not appropriate for you. The more you know!