Definitions by RunningBulldog
one hand clapping
A reference to a zen koan, worn threadbare and meaningless by endless repetition in the media. It has no 'answer' unless, as in definition (1) above, the answerer redefines the term 'clapping', thus entirely missing the point.
Teacher: "What is the sound of one hand clapping?"
Student: "Um, the snapping of fingers?"
Teacher: (whacks student with computer keyboard)
Student: "Um, the snapping of fingers?"
Teacher: (whacks student with computer keyboard)
one hand clapping by RunningBulldog October 10, 2012