misfire clap

When you try to start a round of applause with the "spark" by clapping but no one else joins in and it quickly dies leaving you feeling really embarrassed and everyone staring at you awkwardly.

David: I was at an awards banquet and I saw a girl go up then I tried to start an applause reflexively. No one followed me and everyone started just staring at me.

Cylus: Ouch that's one hell of a misfire clap

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