The Slow Clap - Open Discussion
May 14th 2008 06:49
Few devices in film have the utility of The Slow Clap, that crescendo of schmaltz that occasionally puncuates the end of films you'd rather forget.
Last night while I was happily re-watching 'Lucas', I was reminded of the cringe-inducing SL that occurs while Lucas is coming to terms with the realization that yes, the footballSNIFF team is givingSNIFF him his very ownSNIFF personalized football team jacketSNIFFBLOW.
Here are two Slow Clap scenarios:
1. Our hero infiltrates the bad guys castle and free's his love interest from a cage. She asks him how he was able to find her, to which our hero quietly describes how he used his wits and an expertly placed bomb to despatch Bad Guys henchmen, they're free and clear now, no need to worry. But wait! Clap Clap Clap Clap Clap Clap Clap Clap Clap. "Bravo Agent X, Bravo! I'm almost sad I have to kill you now."
2. Courtroom in Anytown, U.S.A. The trial is not going as well as Johnny Hero would have hoped, the local teen hangout is doomed to be bulldozed and replaced with a MegaMarket by the town's evil teen-hating patriarch, unless Johnny can pull off a miracle in his closing argument (he's working for free of course because those lovable ruffians won his heart). Johnny throws caution to the wind and gives an impassioned and heartfelt speech, appealing to the judge to remember when he was young and needed the comraderie of his peers. Thinking he's lost, Johnny suddenly hears that familiar sound...Clap Clap, you get it. Only this time, it's the very people who stood in his way and tried to run him out of town! They're on his side now! All thats needed now is a kiss from the marginal girlfriend who was only in 3 scenes (she didn't know how they were going to pay the bills) and...Roll Credits.
So, what's your favorite slow clap?
Feel free to include any youtube links embeds!
Last night while I was happily re-watching 'Lucas', I was reminded of the cringe-inducing SL that occurs while Lucas is coming to terms with the realization that yes, the footballSNIFF team is givingSNIFF him his very ownSNIFF personalized football team jacketSNIFFBLOW.
Two and a Half Men...and Corey Haim
Here are two Slow Clap scenarios:
1. Our hero infiltrates the bad guys castle and free's his love interest from a cage. She asks him how he was able to find her, to which our hero quietly describes how he used his wits and an expertly placed bomb to despatch Bad Guys henchmen, they're free and clear now, no need to worry. But wait! Clap Clap Clap Clap Clap Clap Clap Clap Clap. "Bravo Agent X, Bravo! I'm almost sad I have to kill you now."
2. Courtroom in Anytown, U.S.A. The trial is not going as well as Johnny Hero would have hoped, the local teen hangout is doomed to be bulldozed and replaced with a MegaMarket by the town's evil teen-hating patriarch, unless Johnny can pull off a miracle in his closing argument (he's working for free of course because those lovable ruffians won his heart). Johnny throws caution to the wind and gives an impassioned and heartfelt speech, appealing to the judge to remember when he was young and needed the comraderie of his peers. Thinking he's lost, Johnny suddenly hears that familiar sound...Clap Clap, you get it. Only this time, it's the very people who stood in his way and tried to run him out of town! They're on his side now! All thats needed now is a kiss from the marginal girlfriend who was only in 3 scenes (she didn't know how they were going to pay the bills) and...Roll Credits.
So, what's your favorite slow clap?
Feel free to include any youtube links embeds!
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