The sound of one hand clapping

I'm always a little surprised by life's little inventions. For example, who invented clapping? Who was the genius who devised the concept that two open hands smacking together would be a nonverbal way of communicating joy or approval? Did he name the clap after himself?

I want to invent a new social norm but I've accepted the fact that I am not smart enough to do so. I figure I'll piggy back off of an existing idea...like the hand clap. I've been spending my days at work of coming up different ways to clap that could catch on - and I think I've come up with it!

Introducing the Thigh Clap. That's right, you guessed it. This new and amazing way to show your appreciation and acceptance will surely surprise and amuse your audience. Benefits of the Thigh Clap over the tradition (old) method of clapping are simple to see:

1) More surface area translates to a louder clap
2) People with no hands will finally be able to show their appreciation
3) It could substitute as a plyometrics workout

The only problem is this technique is only effective if you are wearing a skirt. Time to go shopping!