[MargaretR]

Do you find clapping to be unnecessary noise?

This has been highlighted today by the unconventional behaviour of SNP MPs in the commons.

I must admit that I sometimes find that it goes on for too long and is irritating.
When I listen to old comedy shows on the radio, it seems to be a frequent irritating waste of listening time. There are better briefer ways to express enjoyment/appreciation - a single 'hear hear' or 'bravo' is enough - or even pleasant sounding laughter when appropriate.

I find the loud the prolonged sound of clapping irritating - do you?