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Why do people snap rather than clap at poetry slams?
Wow, I didn't know that. Is there any particular reason why snapping caught on in the poetry community?
Some poets believe that snapping better fits the intimate atmosphere of a poetry reading and that it helps maintain the flow of the performance by not interrupting with the loud sound of clapping. Additionally, it is seen as a way of connecting with the Beat Generation's anti-establishment spirit.