Well, that’s probably the answer you will get to hear if you ask an adult about it. On the surface, a fake ID is just a chunk of plastic with your name, picture, and a bunch of other details. The purpose of a real ID is to serve as identification for employees and citizens and, in the case of government-issued IDs, to hamper criminal activity and nights of fun for hardworking students who want nothing else but a few hours of relaxation and fun. A fake ID generally mimics an original ID issued by organizations or legislative bodies, like your government.