Donald Trump State of the Union Clapping Inspires Jokes

January 30, 2018 10:50 PM EST

President Donald Trump clapped at his own State of the Union, and his internet critics couldn’t resist taking a few shots.

As Trump punctuated his first State of the Union address to Congress with applause, a nearby microphone amplified his own clapping.

Hillary Clinton’s former running mate Sen. Tim Kaine also got a taste of the internet’s jokes for his clapping, but the sound of Trump’s hands was the major talking point.

Find someone who hate claps at you the way @timkaine does. #SOTU pic.twitter.com/mQhUp7XBPv
— Carol Ray Hartsell ™️ (@carolrhartsell) January 31, 2018

See a sampling of the reactions below.

Even Trump’s clapping is obnoxious
— Larry Wilmore (@larrywilmore) January 31, 2018

It's actually hurting my ears the way Donald Trump is clapping for himself.
— Olivia Nuzzi (@Olivianuzzi) January 31, 2018

the isolated sound of trump clapping is how i imagine the white house sounds most evenings, just the sound of his hands slapping together echoing down empty hallways over the low din of the tv
— jonny sun (@jonnysun) January 31, 2018

Everyone is clapping every time Trump finishes a coherent sentence, we do agree, it's impressive for Trump
— Anonymous (@YourAnonNews) January 31, 2018

Trump clapping for himself is everything.
— Jon Ralston (@RalstonReports) January 31, 2018

Well at least we know that the soundtrack to the 9th circle of hell is Trump clapping his meaty palms together repeatedly 4.5 inches away from a hot mic
— Devin Lytle (she/her) (@devdevnumnums) January 31, 2018

Okay Trump. You can stop clapping your hands into the microphone. #SOTU pic.twitter.com/dUzqQTCBE3
— Isabella Steele (@MsBellaSteele) January 31, 2018

The way Trump's clapping for himself reminds me of the people that spin on Wheel of Fortune. #SOTU
— Misty - horse/strumpet (@mialynneb) January 31, 2018

Why is Trump clapping for himself? It's almost like he's a narcissist or something. #SOTU
— Ben Greenman (@bengreenman) January 31, 2018

In my professional audio person capacity, I think they should duck Trump's mic 50% when he starts clapping for himself.
— Jody Avirgan - mostly on threads (@jodyavirgan) January 31, 2018

More Must-Reads From TIME

Dua Lipa Manifested All of This

Exclusive: Google Workers Revolt Over $1.2 Billion Contract With Israel

Stop Looking for Your Forever Home

The Sympathizer Counters 50 Years of Hollywood Vietnam War Narratives

The Bliss of Seeing the Eclipse From Cleveland

Hormonal Birth Control Doesn’t Deserve Its Bad Reputation

The Best TV Shows to Watch on Peacock

Want Weekly Recs on What to Watch, Read, and More? Sign Up for Worth Your Time