ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Walking the plank

Imagine you are playing a game with your friends and one of them tells you that you have to walk the plank. This means that you have to imagine you are a pirate and walk on a piece of wood that is hanging over the water, just like in the movies.

This can be very scary since you could fall into the water and get wet. But don't worry, you are not really going to fall into the water. Walking the plank is just a fun game that your friends made up and it's not dangerous.

The plank is usually a long, thin piece of wood that is put over the water. Your friends will make sure that it is safe for you to walk on and that you won't slip and fall. They will also make sure that you have fun and don't get scared.

Now, it's time to get ready to walk the plank. Your friends will count to three and then you can start walking. Just be careful and go slowly, one step at a time. You can also hold your arms out to the side, just like a real pirate.

As you are walking, you can imagine that you are on a big pirate ship and that you are doing something really brave, like rescuing your friends from an evil pirate. When you reach the end of the plank, your friends will be there to catch you and you can jump into the water or just climb back up onto the dock.

Walking the plank is a really fun game that you can play with your friends. It's a great way to use your imagination and to have a good time. So, don't be afraid to try it out and see how brave you feel.