ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

The blind leading the blind

Alright kiddo, imagine if you were playing follow the leader with your friends, but the person who was supposed to lead the group had a blindfold on and couldn't see where they were going. That would be like the blind leading the blind.

It means that someone who doesn't know what they are doing or where they are going is trying to show someone else the way. This can be a problem because they might not be able to guide the other person in the right direction or make good decisions.

So, it's like if you and your friends were lost in the woods and the only person who said they knew the way out was also blindfolded. It might not be safe to follow their lead because they might lead you somewhere dangerous or make a mistake that could cause harm.

In real life, this can happen when someone who doesn't have enough knowledge or skill tries to teach others. For example, if a student in your class didn't understand a math problem but told their friend the wrong answer anyway, it would be like the blind leading the blind.

It's important to be careful and make sure you are following someone who knows what they are doing so that you can stay safe and make good choices.