I can clap my own hand easily. I just smack my palm with my fingertips. I saw this done on The Simpsons too. I can’t believe someone else hasn’t made this comment.
Yeah, but are you really good at miniature golf?
Maybe you can clap onehanded but that wasn’t the question? this is a good zen koan because there is only one correct answer, you either get it or don’t.
Welcome to the SDMB, Flowergirrl.
A link to the column is appreciated. Providing one can be as simple as pasting the URL into your post, making sure to leave a blank space on either side of it. Like so: http://www.straightdope.com/classics/a1_049
Comedian: Would you like to hear the sound of one hand clapping?
Straight Man: Sure.
Comedian: {slaps Straight Man’s face}
Does this mean that the Three Stooges are Zen masters?