LG John

You know, as in clapping or an applause? If you think about it, its a bit strange and looks and sounds strange! Try to tune into clapping in sitcoms and it starts to sound so weird!

Where did it come from? Why clap? Who decided that would be a good thing to do

fatherpierre

You need to get out more or find a time consuming hobby

Now you mention it, it is a bit weird!

LG John

Its actually quite nice to be in with the TV on in the background. The thing is when I started really thinking about it I realised that I clap every day!!!! I clap at all sorts of things without even realising it Weird!?

fatherpierre

Clap at what?

Most people only clap when in public watching events.

I do it in sarcasm at ********* who drive like idiots.

Crush

I've thought about this before too What bugs me even more is these people who hit their leg instead I prefer to shout "Wooo" or something

How do you steer? I usually point at them while shaking my hand Or just shake my head

fatherpierre

I wait til we get stuck in traffic/lights or wedge my knees on the wheel

TelBoy

Actually i agree. I believe it started in Shakespearean times, when audiences wanted to show their appreciation for something they thought was good. Don't know how/why they settled on applause, but you have to admit, there aren't really many valid alternatives are there?!

fatherpierre

It's probably a natural reaction.

Apes do it when excited..............

LG John

LOL, I do that too In fact, I recall doing it twice today.......both times women

I do something else naturally when I'm excited

Crush

There are just some things we shouldn't know

fast bloke

Started way before Spokeshave. Knights out socialising would do it to signify that both hands were visible so due to the interesting/funny thing the other knight had just carried out they could now trust the clapping knight.


Who tells me this ****