Comments on: Clapping For Movies - The Ultimate in Theatrical Stupidity http://www.listentomebitch.com/clapping-for-movies-the-ultimate-in-theatrical-stupidity/ Read it at work Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:22:29 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7.1 hourly 1 By: Valentine's Day Fail | Apples & VCRs http://www.listentomebitch.com/clapping-for-movies-the-ultimate-in-theatrical-stupidity/comment-page-1/#comment-3837 Valentine's Day Fail | Apples & VCRs Sat, 13 Feb 2010 18:50:58 +0000 http://www.listentomebitch.com/?p=237#comment-3837 [...] replicated He’s Just Not That Into You, but it never came together. I also hate when people clap or cheer at the end of movies, and people clapped AND cheered DURING this movie, specifically whenever Bradley Cooper, Taylor [...] [...] replicated He’s Just Not That Into You, but it never came together. I also hate when people clap or cheer at the end of movies, and people clapped AND cheered DURING this movie, specifically whenever Bradley Cooper, Taylor [...]

]]> By: travis http://www.listentomebitch.com/clapping-for-movies-the-ultimate-in-theatrical-stupidity/comment-page-1/#comment-3347 travis Sat, 19 Dec 2009 21:52:27 +0000 http://www.listentomebitch.com/?p=237#comment-3347 What if they're simply clapping for the movie, letting people know they enjoyed it by 20 seconds of clapping. I think they're are far more annoying things that happen at movies than clapping. You should come up with a different theory. What if they’re simply clapping for the movie, letting people know they enjoyed it by 20 seconds of clapping. I think they’re are far more annoying things that happen at movies than clapping. You should come up with a different theory.

]]> By: Jim http://www.listentomebitch.com/clapping-for-movies-the-ultimate-in-theatrical-stupidity/comment-page-1/#comment-123 Jim Fri, 28 Nov 2008 23:31:06 +0000 http://www.listentomebitch.com/?p=237#comment-123 Hi Jason, Those are my first two orders of a business after a movie too. I'd definitely be interested in contributing to LTMB. I'll look for Jeremy's post. Thanks. :-) Jim <abbr><em>Jim’s last blog post..<a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/hoagieswithmyles/~3/468795268/" rel="nofollow">3 Fake Game Shows Cooler Than ‘Deal Or No Deal’</a></abbr></em> Hi Jason,

Those are my first two orders of a business after a movie too.

I’d definitely be interested in contributing to LTMB. I’ll look for Jeremy’s post. Thanks. :-)

Jim

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]]> By: Jason L'Monaco http://www.listentomebitch.com/clapping-for-movies-the-ultimate-in-theatrical-stupidity/comment-page-1/#comment-122 Jason L'Monaco Fri, 28 Nov 2008 19:32:31 +0000 http://www.listentomebitch.com/?p=237#comment-122 @ Jim- That's a great point about the "slow walkers". Jerry Seinfeld did a bit about them at the end of an episode of his show. He talked about people walking slowly, and then asking each other stupid questions about the movie, followed by moments of epiphany as they all of a sudden understand the whole plot. I'll see if I can find it. As for me, I bolt out of the theatre as fast as I can so that I can 1) empty my bladder and 2) beat the rush out of the parking lot. @Tricia- That's another good point, I forgot all about plane clapping. I agree that on a few flights it seemed like death may have been imminent, so the applause was well deserved (since the flight crew was obviously present). However, as you mentioned, I have also seen people clap for a run of the mill landing. One person starts clapping, and it spreads like a wildfire throughout the cabin; which is an interesting phenomenon in and of itself: Why do people clap contagiously? @Jim & Tricia- Maybe you should sign up and write a post on your points above, LTMB is now open to new contributors and it certainly seems like you have what it takes. I know Jeremy will be posting an announcement to that effect soon, but wanted to personally encourage both of you since you made excellent, very humorous points. ;) @ Jim-
That’s a great point about the “slow walkers”. Jerry Seinfeld did a bit about them at the end of an episode of his show. He talked about people walking slowly, and then asking each other stupid questions about the movie, followed by moments of epiphany as they all of a sudden understand the whole plot. I’ll see if I can find it.

As for me, I bolt out of the theatre as fast as I can so that I can 1) empty my bladder and 2) beat the rush out of the parking lot.

@Tricia-
That’s another good point, I forgot all about plane clapping. I agree that on a few flights it seemed like death may have been imminent, so the applause was well deserved (since the flight crew was obviously present). However, as you mentioned, I have also seen people clap for a run of the mill landing. One person starts clapping, and it spreads like a wildfire throughout the cabin; which is an interesting phenomenon in and of itself: Why do people clap contagiously?

@Jim & Tricia-
Maybe you should sign up and write a post on your points above, LTMB is now open to new contributors and it certainly seems like you have what it takes. I know Jeremy will be posting an announcement to that effect soon, but wanted to personally encourage both of you since you made excellent, very humorous points. ;)

]]> By: Tricia http://www.listentomebitch.com/clapping-for-movies-the-ultimate-in-theatrical-stupidity/comment-page-1/#comment-119 Tricia Fri, 28 Nov 2008 04:37:26 +0000 http://www.listentomebitch.com/?p=237#comment-119 I've been to movies where people have applauded at the end and I feel the same way. It might have been a great movie, but yeah, the people who you are applauding for aren't there so what's the point? I've also experienced people applauding once a plane has landed. The first time was after a flight that had a lot of really bad turbulence, so it seemed appropriate, but the other time or two it happened after short normal flights and I thought it was strange. <abbr><em>Tricia’s last blog post..<a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TriciasMusings/~3/467795770/" rel="nofollow">Join Second Brain and organize and share all of your social media sites</a></abbr></em> I’ve been to movies where people have applauded at the end and I feel the same way. It might have been a great movie, but yeah, the people who you are applauding for aren’t there so what’s the point?

I’ve also experienced people applauding once a plane has landed. The first time was after a flight that had a lot of really bad turbulence, so it seemed appropriate, but the other time or two it happened after short normal flights and I thought it was strange.

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]]> By: Jim http://www.listentomebitch.com/clapping-for-movies-the-ultimate-in-theatrical-stupidity/comment-page-1/#comment-115 Jim Thu, 27 Nov 2008 19:14:05 +0000 http://www.listentomebitch.com/?p=237#comment-115 I still find certain members of the audience clapping after a movie. I could see if it was a premiere and the director was present but otherwise its pointless. But applause after a movie doesn't annoy me nearly as much as not being able to walk at a normal pace out of the theater. The rest of the crowd shuffles around like they didn't just finish in a 2 hour movie but instead were just released from cryostasis. <abbr><em>Jim’s last blog post..<a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/hoagieswithmyles/~3/466919503/" rel="nofollow">A Time For Thanks</a></abbr></em> I still find certain members of the audience clapping after a movie. I could see if it was a premiere and the director was present but otherwise its pointless. But applause after a movie doesn’t annoy me nearly as much as not being able to walk at a normal pace out of the theater. The rest of the crowd shuffles around like they didn’t just finish in a 2 hour movie but instead were just released from cryostasis.

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]]> By: Sire http://www.listentomebitch.com/clapping-for-movies-the-ultimate-in-theatrical-stupidity/comment-page-1/#comment-110 Sire Wed, 26 Nov 2008 03:31:21 +0000 http://www.listentomebitch.com/?p=237#comment-110 And miss out on seeing my daughter trying to disappear into the seat? Now way in the world. <abbr><em>Sire’s last blog post..<a href="http://wassupblog.com/plugins-make-wordpress-so-versatile/" rel="nofollow">Plugins Make WordPress So Versatile</a></abbr></em> And miss out on seeing my daughter trying to disappear into the seat? Now way in the world.

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]]> By: Juan Luis Gutierrez http://www.listentomebitch.com/clapping-for-movies-the-ultimate-in-theatrical-stupidity/comment-page-1/#comment-108 Juan Luis Gutierrez Wed, 26 Nov 2008 00:16:37 +0000 http://www.listentomebitch.com/?p=237#comment-108 Dan- I'm surprised nobody does this in the UK, they must be smarter than the people I attend movies with...maybe I should move, then I would have less to bitch about ;) Sire- Normally I'd agree with Jason, but if your laughter is such a fright, you may want to stick to watching movies in the comfort of your own home :D Kim- I'm glad to hear that you feel it's becoming a less common occurrence, hopefully "movie clapping" will die out soon of either natural or my self-induced causes. Thank you for the compliment on the domain name...rumor has it the name was actually discovered by accident :o Josh- Thanks for the compliment amigo, it always makes me feel good when I'm not the only one who thinks I'm funny Juan Luis <abbr><em>Juan Luis Gutierrez’s last blog post..<a href="http://www.listentomebitch.com/how-to-properly-exit-an-airplane-seat/" rel="nofollow">How To: Properly Exit An Airplane Seat</a></abbr></em> Dan- I’m surprised nobody does this in the UK, they must be smarter than the people I attend movies with…maybe I should move, then I would have less to bitch about ;)

Sire- Normally I’d agree with Jason, but if your laughter is such a fright, you may want to stick to watching movies in the comfort of your own home :D

Kim- I’m glad to hear that you feel it’s becoming a less common occurrence, hopefully “movie clapping” will die out soon of either natural or my self-induced causes. Thank you for the compliment on the domain name…rumor has it the name was actually discovered by accident :o

Josh- Thanks for the compliment amigo, it always makes me feel good when I’m not the only one who thinks I’m funny

Juan Luis

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]]> By: Josh http://www.listentomebitch.com/clapping-for-movies-the-ultimate-in-theatrical-stupidity/comment-page-1/#comment-107 Josh Tue, 25 Nov 2008 22:56:50 +0000 http://www.listentomebitch.com/?p=237#comment-107 I almost pissed myself laughing so hard! BRAVO! Amazing post! <abbr><em>Josh’s last blog post..<a href="http://www.joshz.net/2008/11/23/work-work-work-spam-work/" rel="nofollow">Work, work, work, SPAM, work…</a></abbr></em> I almost pissed myself laughing so hard! BRAVO! Amazing post!

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]]> By: Sire http://www.listentomebitch.com/clapping-for-movies-the-ultimate-in-theatrical-stupidity/comment-page-1/#comment-104 Sire Mon, 24 Nov 2008 21:20:04 +0000 http://www.listentomebitch.com/?p=237#comment-104 The thing is that when I laugh it shakes the foundations. My daughter usually tried to hide under the seats when it happens. <abbr><em>Sire’s last blog post..<a href="http://wassupblog.com/plugins-make-wordpress-so-versatile/" rel="nofollow">Plugins Make WordPress So Versatile</a></abbr></em> The thing is that when I laugh it shakes the foundations. My daughter usually tried to hide under the seats when it happens.

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