Thread: Jazz hands

Apparently "jazz hands" is a thing. And this 'thing' will now become more common at Manchester University in the UK .. because the Students' Union has banned clapping, whooping and cheering. Can you believe it?

University of Manchester Students' Union bans clapping

Reps at the University of Manchester voted to replace noisy appreciation with the British Sign Language (BSL) equivalent - a wave of both hands.

Union officer Sara Khan said traditional clapping can cause issues for students with autism, sensory issues or deafness.

But the move was criticised by some who accused students of being "pampered".

Under the new measures, BSL clapping will be used at student events such as debates, panels and talks.

Student groups and societies will also be encouraged to move away from audible clapping.

BBC

It seems bizarre to me, and as I had no idea what "jazz hands" actually was or involved, I asked Madame Youtube to help me and she sent Homer Simpson to show me how it's done.


And from folks at Manchester University.