Not heard much whole-cabin clapping, though I did almost ring the bell once right at takeoff, when a huge piece of cardboard blew up and onto the flaps, promising to wedge itself into the works and send us all to an early grave. Luckily it blew off right as we departed. I hear abandoning a takeoff is muy $$$$$. I clapped to myself, a lot after that.
in those circumstances I would clap like a seal thats been thrown ten fish!!
I'd see your fish and raise you a crab or two for safety.
Another theory that just bubbled up: I suppose everyone could be confused, and think the dimmed cabin lights are on 'the clapper', and they are trying to turn them on faster, as they are all in a hurry to de-plane...and may be light headed from the descent.
An interesting theory. I must give that some thought! hehe There is definitely some light headedness going on but I blame the duty free spirits!
Gotta love the cheap spirits and mass consumption in the loo of the International hubs. Isn't that the only way to legally quaff the stuff in transit? Or sitting on the blue lagoon flusher in the mini-closet up in the air, while folks bang on the door to enter.
It's the only way that is acceptable these days!! Any old loo quaffing will do!