Do Americans unironically clap in movie theaters?

OnionBeetle · June 30, 2015, 04:05:29 PM

I have heard recently that Americans clap when a movie ends, is this true? The only other people that I am aware do this strange applause is Indians (not Native Americans but Indian Indians.)

If this rumour is true, can you please tell me why you would do such a strange and bizzare thing? The images on the screen cannot hear your applause? They are not actors on a stage, so who are you showing your appreciation towards?

Why, why, why?

big sponge · June 30, 2015, 04:06:27 PM

I've never heard anyone clap at the theater unless it's for a live performance.

CK97 · June 30, 2015, 04:06:51 PM

No, we don't.

gats · June 30, 2015, 04:07:50 PM

it's america what do you expect?

Korra · June 30, 2015, 04:08:20 PM

People clapped after the Dark Knight ended.

June 30, 2015, 04:09:06 PM

No, but there are mass shootings at times

Yu · June 30, 2015, 04:09:30 PM

I've only seen it happen once.

Word Wizard · June 30, 2015, 04:10:56 PM

The culmination of American Capitalism and theater pop corn butter digesting sends an overwhelming surge of energy and pride through our spines resulting in the involuntary clapping response. The response has been observed in foreign immigrants exposed to high levels of freedom as well.

Mat Cauthon · June 30, 2015, 04:11:33 PM

It amuses me greatly if they do.

Dan · June 30, 2015, 04:14:21 PM

I think it has to do with the people showing solidarity and agreement with the other moviegoers, and that you enjoyed the movie.

DAS B00T x2 · June 30, 2015, 04:14:26 PM

I've never seen it for a regular screening.

Jocephalopod · June 30, 2015, 04:14:31 PM

The only people that do that are the 40 year old fucks who hysterically laugh at movies such as guardians of the galaxy

Dopameme · June 30, 2015, 04:15:00 PM

I can remember it happening more than a few times, while i just sit in my seat and cringe at all the retards clapping

Oh · June 30, 2015, 04:16:57 PM

Quote from: Korra Valentine on June 30, 2015, 04:08:20 PM

People clapped after the Dark Knight ended.

with no survivors?

Dopameme · June 30, 2015, 04:18:28 PM

Quote from: Simseoooooooooooooooooo👌 on June 30, 2015, 04:16:57 PM

Quote from: Korra Valentine on June 30, 2015, 04:08:20 PM
People clapped after the Dark Knight ended.
with no survivors?

it was all part of their plan

True Turquoise · June 30, 2015, 04:18:58 PM

they get amazed easily

Korra · June 30, 2015, 04:19:04 PM

Quote from: Simseoooooooooooooooooo👌 on June 30, 2015, 04:16:57 PM

Quote from: Korra Valentine on June 30, 2015, 04:08:20 PM
People clapped after the Dark Knight ended.
with no survivors?

of course not

Dopameme · June 30, 2015, 04:20:28 PM

Quote from: True Turquoise on June 30, 2015, 04:18:58 PM

they get amazed easily

come get amazed by DEEZ NUTS

Azumarill · June 30, 2015, 04:21:32 PM

i dont often hear clapping, but americans sure do love to guffaw loudly at every single opportunity in the theatres. its extremely obnoxious.

OnionBeetle · June 30, 2015, 04:22:12 PM

Quote from: 🍄Tryptameme🍄 on June 30, 2015, 04:18:28 PM

Quote from: Simseoooooooooooooooooo👌 on June 30, 2015, 04:16:57 PM
Quote from: Korra Valentine on June 30, 2015, 04:08:20 PM
People clapped after the Dark Knight ended.
with no survivors?
it was all part of their plan

Was starting a Bane thread part of your plan??

Cheat · June 30, 2015, 04:22:43 PM

Quote from: Korra Valentine on June 30, 2015, 04:08:20 PM

People clapped after the Dark Knight ended.

Yeah, movies like that (mostly comic-based films with a huge fanbase) sometimes get an audience clap-fest during a midnight release or something.

Naru · June 30, 2015, 04:23:33 PM

When Jurassic World ended I clapped because my friend told me to and then the whole theater did after me. But normally, no.

Jive Turkey · June 30, 2015, 04:24:37 PM

I ironically clap at the end of movies to get people to join in(they do lol)

Oh · June 30, 2015, 04:26:06 PM

Quote from: OnionBeetle on June 30, 2015, 04:22:12 PM

Quote from: 🍄Tryptameme🍄 on June 30, 2015, 04:18:28 PM
Quote from: Simseoooooooooooooooooo👌 on June 30, 2015, 04:16:57 PM
Quote from: Korra Valentine on June 30, 2015, 04:08:20 PM
People clapped after the Dark Knight ended.
with no survivors?
it was all part of their plan

Was starting a Bane thread part of your plan??

of coursh

OnionBeetle · June 30, 2015, 04:26:13 PM

Quote from: Jive Turkey on June 30, 2015, 04:24:37 PM

I ironically clap at the end of movies to get people to join in(they do lol)

Devilish

TB · June 30, 2015, 04:27:08 PM

XSEAN · June 30, 2015, 04:27:28 PM

Movies No
The very rare theater show yes

June 30, 2015, 05:19:46 PM

Quote from: Daniel on June 30, 2015, 04:14:21 PM

I think it has to do with the people showing solidarity and agreement with the other moviegoers, and that you enjoyed the movie.

This.

Flee · June 30, 2015, 05:31:28 PM

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Verbatim · June 30, 2015, 05:34:19 PM

Quote from: OnionBeetle on June 30, 2015, 04:05:29 PM

If this rumour is true, can you please tell me why you would do such a strange and bizzare thing? The images on the screen cannot hear your applause? They are not actors on a stage, so who are you showing your appreciation towards?

Why, why, why?

it's really not a big deal, guy

the only showing i've been to where everyone clapped was during Harry Potter

really, it's about the audience having fun watching the film all together

why don't you ask why people clap or hit stuff when they laugh
it would be about as useful and as interesting of a question