ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

UFO conspiracy theory

Okay kiddo, let me explain the UFO conspiracy theory in a simple way for you.

Have you seen those movies or cartoons where people see aliens flying in a spaceship and are scared of them? Well, some adults think that those aliens might actually be real and the government is hiding it from us!

Some people believe that the government is keeping secret information about UFOs (unidentified flying objects) and aliens from the public. They think that the government has evidence of aliens and their spacecrafts but is not sharing it with us.

These people say that they have seen strange lights in the sky or even spotted flying saucers. They believe that these sightings are not made up and are actual proof of aliens visiting us from outer space.

But why would the government keep this a secret? Well, some people believe that the government is afraid that if we find out the truth about aliens, we might panic and get scared. They also believe that the government wants to keep the advanced technology of the aliens’ spacecrafts hidden for themselves.

However, not everyone believes in this conspiracy theory. Many scientists and experts say that there is no evidence of aliens visiting us and that it's just a made-up story.

So, at the end of the day, whether aliens are real or not, it's up to you to decide!