 Why do audience members cheer wildly in technology keynotes?
drhowarddrfine: It's today's TV generation used to seeing and hearing everything wildly applauded whether it deserves it or not. Every play ends with a standing ovation. Every homerun requires a 'curtain call'. Every song sung has throngs screaming to the point where you wonder if anyone is actually listening.Serious students of the technology are listening, not applauding or "high fiving" themselves for doing so. It's childishness at best. Low-brow at worst and more appropriate at some hillbilly bar.