Why do people applaud at inanimate objects?

[ACCORDianate]

after reading this thread on the new xmen movie, I began to wonder why people clap or applaud at inanimate objects? Examples are the xmen with the 'juggernaut bitch' or even when I was at Yellowstone last summer after an Old Faithful eruption the crowd clapped and applauded.

WHY?

Is it some part of the human psyche or is it because one person does it that everyone else has to do it or is it something else that defies explanation?

[hemlockz]

WHY?

Is it some part of the human psyche ?

yep. We do that because we evolved as a social creature relating to other humans. It is only naturally give objects a personality, thats how our brains work... socially. Why do people swear at their computer? Why do I talk to my car? I'm sure we all do it.

[93EXaesthetic]

monkey see....monkey do

[Kurobei]

yep. We do that because we evolved as a social creature relating to other humans. It is only naturally give objects a personality, thats how our brains work... socially. Why do people swear at their computer? Why do I talk to my car? I'm sure we all do it.

LOL i talk to my car all the time.... when racing especially I'm all like:

"Comon' v-tak comon' comon'.... !!!BwaAaAaAaaaaah!!! "thatah gurl

[lil_dcb7]

after reading this thread on the new xmen movie, I began to wonder why people clap or applaud at inanimate objects? Examples are the xmen with the 'juggernaut bitch' or even when I was at Yellowstone last summer after an Old Faithful eruption the crowd clapped and applauded.

WHY?

Is it some part of the human psyche or is it because one person does it that everyone else has to do it or is it something else that defies explanation?

as for the juggernaut, you're SUPPOSED to applaud for him, if not, he'll end you. didnt you see his suit?

[h22sparkle]

its the only way he can breathe. BUt yeah they play follow the leader sometimes it doesnt always work. But you know how people laugh if one person laughs just because they are laughing. Thats what is about sometimes.

[According2Aaron]

as for the juggernaut, you're SUPPOSED to applaud for him, if not, he'll end you. didnt you see his suit?

BWAHAHAHA!!!

[floored]

why dp people yel;l at the tv durin sport events or scary movies.

[According2Aaron]

why dp people yel;l at the tv durin sport events or scary movies.

Well..., I'd say that people yell at the television while watching sports because they're actually yelling at the athletes, not the television itself.

And I'd say that people scream during scary movies because things pop up and stuff and scares the viewers. It's not that they're yelling at the television, they're yelling out of fear.

[Accord R33]

i say...who really gives a shit?

I think the reason people clapped at the juggernaut was just a way to say "Hey, i saw that online too!"

[floored]

Well..., I'd say that people yell at the television while watching sports because they're actually yelling at the athletes, not the television itself.

And I'd say that people scream during scary movies because things pop up and stuff and scares the viewers. It's not that they're yelling at the television, they're yelling out of fear.

ok but the players cant hear them.
and i meant with comments like look behind you or dont go upstairs

[According2Aaron]

ok but the players cant hear them.

Right, but regardless, they're talking to the players, not the television box.

and i meant with comments like look behind you or dont go upstairs

Again, they're talking to the people they see on/in the television, not the machine.

[wed3k]

it is pointless to debate on this topic, move on...

[Punkrampant]

I think it has something to do with association. Like when we name objects. Everyone wants to go see "Old Faithful" erupt, but who would want to see water spurt out of the ground?

[papychulo82]

the juggernaut was funny imo, i simply laughed...didnt understand the need for applause but ehhh, to each his own..i know sometimes yell at the tv during games, especially now since the NBA Playoffs have been the best i have ever seen