Talk:Applause

Cyclic synchronicity of applause
I recall hearing of a certain phenomenon in applause: Given a sufficiently large crowd of typical humans clapping for a sufficiently long bit of time, they will phase in and out of synch. Could someone who knows more about this note it in the article? ooga

Slow Clap
Slow clap as a (sarcastic) sign of disapproval - for example, Tony Blair giving a speech to the Women's Institute during the UK debate preceding the current War on Iraq resulted in a "Slow Clap"
 * I believe the correct term is "unison clapping". --69.161.146.61 03:43, 25 February 2007 (UTC)

Clapping in unison
In which countries/cultures do audiences clap in unison to show approval as opposed to a random shower of claps? Which countries/cultures do it show disapproval or to make the performer nervous? I just remember seeing it done on television, but not where it took place or the situations. GUllman 03:17, 28 February 2006 (UTC) In Germany rhythmic clapping is a common expression enthusiasm, and I've heard it occasionaly in France and the US. The article now seems to say that this can be slowed beyond a certain point to where it becomes sarcastic, at least in Britan (where I suppose both styles are also known?), to judge by the Blair article (video wont work). I've also heard the story that the British invaders of Tibet fancied themselves to be applauded as the populace clapped their hands to frighten the demons away... Sparafucil 23:14, 5 August 2007 (UTC)

In Russia and Hungary, clapping in unison is seen as the equivalent of a standing ovation in the United States. I'm not sure, but I believe the former Eastern Bloc countries may have the same etiquette. One source on the phenomenon in Russia is the book "Geography of travel and tourism" by Lloyd E. Hudman, Richard H. Jackson. I haven't found more authoritative sources for other countries, though, beyond blog posts and personal websites. DaedalusInfinity (talk) 21:07, 22 December 2010 (UTC)

Russians and Norwegians clap in unison. I did not know that unison clapping in Russia equalled a standing ovation; I assumed that it was just the norm. I live in Britain, and have never heard unison clapping there unless the audience was being sarcastic, or if it was at an athletics meeting and the crowd was helping a high/long/triple jumper or pole vaulter to build up a rhythm. (The French used to do the same for goal kickers in rugby matches). John stdominic (talk) 04:15, 14 January 2017 (UTC)

When did applause become linked to expressing approval?
Does anyone have any information on the origin of applause as a sign to express appreciation or approval? When did the linke between applause and expression of approval originate? Why are audiences expected to applaud after a performance? —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 129.137.155.162 (talk) 18:11, 31 March 2007 (UTC).

German Applause
Germans do tend to knock their fist on a table, knuckles down, instead of applauding. This is more common in formal situations such as in the classroom, especially amongst university students. At the end of a lecture or class of any type, students will knock before exiting the classroom. Na uf ana :  talk  14:19, 2 October 2007 (UTC)

To my knowlege this is a German university tradition. I never saw that outside the university, but in universities it is really common. As the German wikipedia article states, it is also common in some of German state (Länder) parliaments. --131.159.46.78 (talk) 17:35, 4 November 2009 (UTC)

Erroneous text
In the History section we have "...for which last the emperor Aurelian substituted handkerchiefs". Aurelian wasn't the last emperor so I have removed the word "last". --  RND    T    C   02:16, 11 September 2008 (UTC)

The word "last" referred not to the Emperor but to the final item  of the list. Lest people assume that the entire list was  isubstittuted. I will reword. 82.37.173.247 (talk) 09:41, 15 February 2015 (UTC)

Standing Ovation
The text indicates that standing ovations are "usual" whereas the article on standing ovations indicates they are reserved for special occasions and extraordinary performances (as was my understanding). Perhaps the text here should be changed to reflect that reservation. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 216.15.19.58 (talk) 02:13, 23 March 2011 (UTC)

Dead Link
The SNL link to "The Sarcastic Clapping Family" has been removed from Youtube. Since the link no longer serves a purpose, should it be removed or renamed? — Preceding unsigned comment added by I donotwork (talk • contribs) 01:58, 30 June 2011 (UTC)

Protocol
Can more information be added in the types of churches that prohibit clapping? Because customs between denominations are outrageously varied. And as far as applause goes, I've been to 20-30 churches in my lifetime and all of them have welcomed applause. Many of them use it even as a way to show worship. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Cappuccino Joe (talk • contribs) 05:52, 2 May 2013 (UTC)

Unison applause to encourage a pole vaulter
Missing: Often the crowd applauses in unison when a pole vaulter prepares, runs and jump. Pace of applauses increases and reach its maximum at the jump. Nicolas1981 (talk) 09:49, 11 September 2013 (UTC)

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tack
What is tack? It is a word in the graphic, but I don't see an explanation; nor is there a Wikipedia entry for it. Kdammers (talk) 06:50, 10 February 2018 (UTC)

Slow handclapping
I don't think that the 'Slow handclaps in film' section properly explains the sarcastic meaning of slow handclapping, as used at least in the 21stC and at least in the UK. (I also don't see why it specifically refers to 'in film'.) To me, slow handclapping means the audience/-member is really unimpressed by what's been said or done, and is effectively doing the opposite of applauding. -- DoubleGrazing (talk) 17:19, 5 June 2020 (UTC)

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Böttiger?
The third footnote is supposedly some text written by Böttiger (Presumably Karl Böttiger) on applausing in ancient cultures (if my german serves me right). Does anyone know where to find this text and verify it? I can't find it anywhere on the internet. Should the source be removed if it turns out it's nonexistant? Agatonik (talk) 19:23, 13 September 2023 (UTC)

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