Why do some people clap at the movie theatre?

Who are they trying to praise? The guy who plays the movie reels?

Why do some people clap at the movie theatre?performing arts

never known that happen,must be an american thing

Why do some people clap at the movie theatre?binoculars opera theater

I know right, it's like when I go to concerts and people go crazy for the roadies.
I just sort of happens...one person does it, everyone else does. It's like sitting in class and one minute before the bell rings someone gets up and stands infront of the door...EVERYONE ELSE DOES TOO. That's a very good question...I think it's just something that happens. Maybe it's because some guy got owned by a girl or got told off and someone didn't like him...they clap...you all clap.
very good ending or last in a series (Star Wars 3)-last one
lol i know what you mean...i think its embarrasing!! like the adverts they show where the audience are cherring and booing...its the cinema NOT a pantomine!!
it was that before the maker was there and they clapped, so that just carried on
People clap just out of habit,formed listening to craps of politicians.It is so ingrained in the minds that it is almost epidemic.Once it is started by one person, others follow without thinking.