Clapping as ideology, tier upon tier of it, an orgy of herd affirmation.
We’re used to The Daily Show With Trevor Noah and Last Week Tonight With John Oliver, where a one-liner about Ted Cruz’s facial hair will be bathed in eager applause. You notice this, of course, because like me you’re a simpering liberal reared on toothless consensus comedy. Check out more from this issue and find your next story to read.
