clap clap

Sometimes clapping is the best thing. Good for noise, for appreciation, for exclamation, for music, unison, for unity, for compassion, for energy, for empathy, for joy, for enthusiasm, for glee, for smiles, for sincerity, for distraction, for rhythm, for clarity, for fun, for gratitude, for the sake of instinct.

I've always wanted to know; who invented clapping? How did it come about?  I'm thankful that it exists and that I get to be a part of it.