Do Americans unironically clap in movie theaters?

June 30, 2015, 05:34:23 PM

It's just kinda awkward if the movie ends and people just silently start shuffling out. Applause means that others enjoyed the movie, and it makes the whole experience feel more worthwhile.

The bigger question is, why is this an issue? Going to the movies in this day and age is definitely a social thing. If you don't like other people laughing, clapping, talking, etc, then don't go to the movie theater. Things like Netflix and the Internet exist for a reason.

Solonoid · June 30, 2015, 05:36:16 PM

Americans clap at movie premieres that the stars and directors are at because the people who made it are there presenting it to you.

I've never been in a theater and heard someone clap though.

Jono · June 30, 2015, 05:38:17 PM

I've never seen or heard clapping when I've been to the movies.

I have however, heard an older guy yell at someone for bringing their phone out during the movie. It was hilarious.

Verbatim · June 30, 2015, 05:41:43 PM

it was harry potter and the deathly hallows part 2
that's the only premiere i've been to where everyone clapped--and it was during four parts of the film

Spoiler

- when McGonagall made the statues come alive and had her little one-liner
- when molly killed bellatrix
- when neville killed nagini
- the credits

and it was probably the best experience i've ever had at the cinema, because the audience was so into it
sooooo

Casper · June 30, 2015, 05:54:49 PM

I've never seen people clap after a movie in theaters.
Only in theatres on Broadway.

R o c k e t · June 30, 2015, 06:38:20 PM

Sometimes. It happened at both Avengers midnight premieres, for The Dark Knight Rises, for The Fast and The Furious 7 (for Paul Walker), and a few others.

Mainly midnight premieres or opening days though. After that nobody cares lol

OnionBeetle · June 30, 2015, 06:40:41 PM

Quote from: Rocketman287 on June 30, 2015, 06:38:20 PM

Sometimes. It happened at both Avengers midnight premieres, for The Dark Knight Rises, for The Fast and The Furious 7 (for Paul Walker), and a few others.

Mainly midnight premieres or opening days though. After that nobody cares lol

So people in America tend to clap at kid's movies more often than respectable films? It makes more sense that way I guess, kids get excited with all the action and loud music, they probably just need to vent their energy.

R o c k e t · June 30, 2015, 06:49:00 PM

Quote from: OnionBeetle on June 30, 2015, 06:40:41 PM

Quote from: Rocketman287 on June 30, 2015, 06:38:20 PM
Sometimes. It happened at both Avengers midnight premieres, for The Dark Knight Rises, for The Fast and The Furious 7 (for Paul Walker), and a few others.

Mainly midnight premieres or opening days though. After that nobody cares lol

So people in America tend to clap at kid's movies more often than respectable films? It makes more sense that way I guess, kids get excited with all the action and loud music, they probably just need to vent their energy.

Not kids movies, just ones that are either really stupidly popular, or have an emotional reation like Paul Walker dying.

OnionBeetle · June 30, 2015, 06:54:43 PM

Quote from: Rocketman287 on June 30, 2015, 06:49:00 PM

Quote from: OnionBeetle on June 30, 2015, 06:40:41 PM
Quote from: Rocketman287 on June 30, 2015, 06:38:20 PM
Sometimes. It happened at both Avengers midnight premieres, for The Dark Knight Rises, for The Fast and The Furious 7 (for Paul Walker), and a few others.

Mainly midnight premieres or opening days though. After that nobody cares lol

So people in America tend to clap at kid's movies more often than respectable films? It makes more sense that way I guess, kids get excited with all the action and loud music, they probably just need to vent their energy.

Not kids movies, just ones that are either really stupidly popular, or have an emotional reation like Paul Walker dying.

Hmm I think I see what you're getting at here.

So, in short, would it be fair to say that Americans clap during a movie but don't clap during a film?

R o c k e t · June 30, 2015, 06:57:01 PM

Quote from: OnionBeetle on June 30, 2015, 06:54:43 PM

Quote from: Rocketman287 on June 30, 2015, 06:49:00 PM
Quote from: OnionBeetle on June 30, 2015, 06:40:41 PM
Quote from: Rocketman287 on June 30, 2015, 06:38:20 PM
Sometimes. It happened at both Avengers midnight premieres, for The Dark Knight Rises, for The Fast and The Furious 7 (for Paul Walker), and a few others.

Mainly midnight premieres or opening days though. After that nobody cares lol

So people in America tend to clap at kid's movies more often than respectable films? It makes more sense that way I guess, kids get excited with all the action and loud music, they probably just need to vent their energy.

Not kids movies, just ones that are either really stupidly popular, or have an emotional reation like Paul Walker dying.

Hmm I think I see what you're getting at here.

So, in short, would it be fair to say that Americans clap during a movie but don't clap during a film?

For the general audience, they prefer movies over "films" (if by film, you mean something more artistic and sophisticated in material).

Onion · June 30, 2015, 07:39:29 PM

I heard they clap when a pilot lands their flight safely too.

Like, it's his job.

TB · June 30, 2015, 07:42:23 PM

Quote from: Orion on June 30, 2015, 07:39:29 PM

I heard they clap when a pilot lands their flight safely too.

Like, it's his job.

Only on rare occasions I've had this happen.
One of the few was landing in thunderstorms created from a tropical storm that was a distance away. Created a lot of turbulence.

PQ9 · June 30, 2015, 08:28:45 PM

I haven't seen it here in the states but I don't doubt that it happens
I have seen it in Singapore though

Comet · June 30, 2015, 08:54:59 PM

ive only seen it happen when its a midnight premier of a movie

Turkey · June 30, 2015, 08:57:42 PM

Quote from: Orion on June 30, 2015, 07:39:29 PM

I heard they clap when a pilot lands their flight safely too.

Like, it's his job.

It's a singer's job to perform, but people still clap for them.

Luis · June 30, 2015, 09:08:25 PM

I've seen it once when I was watching AoU
It was weird

Batch · June 30, 2015, 09:14:17 PM

Quote from: HurtfulTurkey on June 30, 2015, 08:57:42 PM

Quote from: Orion on June 30, 2015, 07:39:29 PM
I heard they clap when a pilot lands their flight safely too.

Like, it's his job.

It's a singer's job to perform, but people still clap for them.

Well done.

nͫiͤcͫeͤ · June 30, 2015, 09:19:28 PM

no? is it bad if someone does?

The Lord Ruler · June 30, 2015, 09:22:35 PM

Why do non-Americans insist on questioning everything Americans do?

Lord Starch · June 30, 2015, 09:35:22 PM

I've only seen people clap at the end of one movie. I cant remember what it was but I think it was either transformers or Rise of the Planet of the Apes. Most likely the latter.

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Luis · June 30, 2015, 09:44:48 PM

Quote from: Orion on June 30, 2015, 07:39:29 PM

I heard they clap when a pilot lands their flight safely too.

Like, it's his job.

When I go on a plane it's always to DR so when the pilot lands it's just a bunch of Dominicans yelling and cheering.

Sandtrap · June 30, 2015, 11:44:46 PM

TFW my town movie theatre is closed down.

July 01, 2015, 12:26:05 AM

Quote from: Orion on June 30, 2015, 07:39:29 PM

I heard they clap when a pilot lands their flight safely too.

Like, it's his job.

I was in flight school and we all clapped when the co-pilot landed amidst a tropical storm.

Tyger · July 01, 2015, 12:38:38 AM

I used to go to the movies A LOT and I've only seen it happen once. When O was a kid there was a shooting when I was trying to see happy feet

So I've seen people clap in movies just as often as I've seen mall shootings outside movie theaters

Onion · July 01, 2015, 04:20:31 AM

Quote from: HurtfulTurkey on June 30, 2015, 08:57:42 PM

Quote from: Orion on June 30, 2015, 07:39:29 PM
I heard they clap when a pilot lands their flight safely too.

Like, it's his job.

It's a singer's job to perform, but people still clap for them.

Poor comparison. They're entertainers, big difference.

Plus, I wouldn't call singing a career, more of a hobby that just happens to make money. No one goes into entertainment for the sole purpose of making money, or at least they shouldn't.

Septy · July 01, 2015, 04:33:35 AM

People clap and scream during the middle of the movie, it's so goddamn infuriating.

big sponge · July 01, 2015, 04:41:14 AM

Quote from: Orion on June 30, 2015, 07:39:29 PM

I heard they clap when a pilot lands their flight safely too.

Like, it's his job.

lolwut

Never in all my years of flying have I heard anyone clap for this.

True Turquoise · July 01, 2015, 04:42:27 AM

Quote from: LC on July 01, 2015, 04:41:14 AM

Quote from: Orion on June 30, 2015, 07:39:29 PM
I heard they clap when a pilot lands their flight safely too.

Like, it's his job.

lolwut

Never in all my years of flying have I heard anyone clap for this.

taste nice?

the bait?