Why we clap. | Uncrustables conquer the NFL.

Update: 2025-07-28

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We do it enthusiastically at concerts, politely at ceremonies and awkwardly at meetings. Why do we clap? How did we start?

The frozen crust-free peanut butter and jelly sandwich is the preferred snack of five-year-olds … and professional football players.

Sources:

https://foodinstitute.com/focus/the-incredible-uncrustable-how-the-frozen-pbj-won-over-the-nfl/

https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20240523-why-do-we-clap

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