Phone Tap: Crackdown on the Clapdown

Today’s Phone Tap victim has never been to a symphony before and isn’t really sure of the etiquette, but lucky for them Brooke's calling with all the helpful tips (and unhelpful ones) she can handle!

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Episode Transcript

Speaker 1 (00:00):
It's Brooke and Jeffrey in the morning, and today we
call a woman who's about to attend her very first
symphony orchestra concert. She's never been to one before, which
gives us the perfect chance to teach her proper orchestra etiquette.

Speaker 2 (00:15):
Because we're the people for that.

Speaker 1 (00:16):
Yes, just like when you go anywhere like a bowling alley,
there's certain rules that you have to follow, proper shoes,
respect other bowlers. The symphony also has some very strict
policies regarding applause. Ah, and if she can't follow them,
she may not be orchestra worthy. In your phone's out
right now.

Speaker 2 (00:40):
Hello, Hello, I'm looking to speak with Bethany.

Speaker 1 (00:44):
This is she who's calling.

Speaker 2 (00:45):
Please, Oh lovely, my name is Gloria Tuttenheim. I'm calling
from the Symphony and Orchestra. And we notice you purchased tickets.
H yeah, my husband did. Oh how wonderful. Well, we
deeply appreciate your contribution to supporting the symphonic arts.

Speaker 1 (01:04):
I've really never gone before, so I'm kind of excited
to see what it's really all about.

Speaker 2 (01:08):
Oh see, that was going to be my next question,
because your name didn't pop up as a prior attendee. Yeah,
this meant first time. My husband's a big fan. I
just I said I'd go with them sooner or later
than I am. Listen, that's a lot of words. This
all does have me a little concerned. I don't understand
about what. I don't know. If you've heard about this

(01:30):
then it was in the newspaper recently, the crackdown on
the clap down.

Speaker 1 (01:35):
No, I haven't heard of that.

Speaker 2 (01:36):
About three weeks ago we also had a new b
attend and after one of the musical interludes, they clapped inappropriately.
What and it disrupted the entire set for clapping, Yes,
for clapping. We had an obo player walk off crying,
and the triangle player has quit. The industry refuses to triangulate.

(01:57):
My god, really, yes, I didn't know clapping could throw
them off.

Speaker 1 (02:02):
I thought people clapped at these shows all the time.

Speaker 2 (02:04):
Well they do, but you have to know the right
moment to give your manual ovation.

Speaker 1 (02:10):
But now I'm thinking I shouldn't clap.

Speaker 2 (02:13):
I don't want to throw anybody off. Oh, that would
be another terrible mistake. Especially where your seats are will
be close enough to the woodwinds where they can see
you and if they feel underappreciated, they could walk off
as well. God, well, that's why I'm here to help you.
We're going to do a clap role play over the phone,
just to make sure you're ready.

Speaker 1 (02:34):
I don't understand what am I supposed to do.

Speaker 2 (02:35):
Well, I'm going to play a little music and when
it stops, we'll hear what your response is? What? Okay?
And we needed you there be? That was your cue?

Speaker 1 (02:55):
The clap?

Speaker 2 (02:57):
What have we been talking about? I don't know the rule.

Speaker 1 (03:00):
I'm just doing.

Speaker 2 (03:01):
Yes, that is obvious. Now the violinist has given you
side eye and it's probably ruined his night and he
could shame spiral after the show. Yeah, that seems a
little dramatic.

Speaker 1 (03:10):
I thought we were just practicing arts.

Speaker 2 (03:13):
Is dramatic. Let's go again? Do I do it now? Hello? No? No? No?

Speaker 1 (03:28):
Did I do it right?

Speaker 2 (03:29):
I just needed two? Gentle collapse there? Why did you
do four? Well? I'm sorry.

Speaker 1 (03:34):
There is there a guide or something.

Speaker 2 (03:36):
I can follow or that's what we're doing now, I'm
instructing you pay attention.

Speaker 1 (03:41):
I need something like that I can read.

Speaker 2 (03:44):
Are you sure you're wanting to attend the symphony?

Speaker 1 (03:47):
I don't know anymore. This is getting very complicated.

Speaker 2 (03:51):
It's music. I thought you'd just sit back and enjoy
the music. I know the rules. This is a symphony,
not a limp biscuit concerts. I am trying really hard.
I just don't know what to do. Remember two soft
claps like a polite door knock from a shy ghost.
What and here we go?

Speaker 1 (04:13):
What am I supposed to do?

Speaker 2 (04:17):
Is it now?

Speaker 1 (04:19):
Uh?

Speaker 2 (04:22):
Okay? Okay? Was that right? Did I mess it up? Well?
I will say a little amateur sounding. I don't know
what I'm doing wrong. I'm sorry. Well, maybe you can
answer me this. How many claps should you give following
a prank phone call? What? It's zero, Bethany, no clapping,
just laughing.

Speaker 1 (04:43):
The plank call.

Speaker 2 (04:45):
You're actually on the radio right now with Brig and
Jeffrey in the morning. Bethany, your husband set you up.

Speaker 1 (04:50):
Oh.

Speaker 2 (04:53):
Tom said that you're a little nervous because you've never
been to the symphony before, so we wanted to get
you ready. Oh my god, poor old old player. He
stopped because somebody laughed wrong. And what you did to
that violinist, we won't even speaking. Please, please forgive me.
Wake up every morning with book tab. Weekday mornings on

(05:14):
the twenties Brooke and Jeffrey in the morning,