ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Stunt

Okay kiddo, have you ever watched a really cool action movie or a show and saw someone doing crazy things like jumping from a high building or riding a bike really fast and doing flips in the air? Well, that's called a stunt!

A stunt is kind of like a special trick or move that some people do to entertain other people. It can be really dangerous, but the people who do it are trained professionals, which means they know how to be safe while they do it.

Sometimes, stunts are done in movies or TV shows to make them look more exciting. For example, if an actor is supposed to jump from a bridge or land on a moving car, they might have a stunt double (a professional stunt person who looks like them) do it instead, so they don't get hurt.

Stunt performers usually have to be in really good shape, and they have to practice a lot to make sure they can do the stunt safely. They might use special equipment, like harnesses or pads, to keep themselves from getting hurt.

So that's basically what a stunt is, kid! It's a trick or move that's really exciting to watch, but it's also something that should be done by trained professionals to make sure everyone stays safe.
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