Why do people clap their hands when they laugh?

@curer5 (19)
Doha, Qatar
April 3, 2016 1:41pm CST
I usually laugh when the joke hits to my mind. but i do clap my hands including laugh when the jokes hits my mind as well as my heart with full of pleasure. Its like a Extreme version of laughing. hahahah
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@lady1993 (27224)
• Philippines
4 Apr 16
i've never done that.. maybe it has become a habit or a reflex for some.. i have some friends who do that too
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@cupkitties (7421)
• United States
4 Apr 16
Not a clue. I always assume they've been possessed by an angry seal and throw fish at them.
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@rusty2rusty (6763)
• Defiance, Ohio
5 Apr 16
I have never clapped my hands when I have laughed. I have slapped my knee at a really funny joke though. My grandma use to smack her thigh when she was angry or upset.
@AkamaruKei (5219)
• Malaysia
3 Apr 16
Well i'm not clap my hand when i laugh but when i laugh i can't control my voice. My laugh become louder if it to funny.
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