The standing "O"
Time was that a standing ovation was resevered for performances that were so far above the expected that people had no other way to show their approval. Here in the Villages, I have wondered why people are so ready to give a standing ovation for performances that are good, but not exceptional. It finally dawned on me the other night at the Irish Soprano's concernt.
When people here give a standing ovation, it puts them at an advantage to head for the door before the performers are off the stage. From the standing position, you don't have to waste time getting up to make a break for it.
Sadly, though, the wonderful Irish singers had to tell the audience that they weren't through yet, that they had a few more songs to sing. :redface: Kind of embarrassing though, don't you think.
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