How many applause lines do you suppose are written into *'s SOTU speech?

[AlCzervik]

and how long will he pause and get crickets chirping before he moves on?

[Arkansas Granny]

1. I've heard reports that his address will be shorter this year. Maybe

they eliminated the applause lines so it wouldn't be so obvious when the silences occur. (Cue the crickets.)

[AlCzervik]

2. i bet it will the shortest ever.

[citygal]

3. Since we Dems outnumber the Repukes in Congress for the first time

since 1992, I am hoping for no standing ovations. And I will watch just to see Speaker Pelosi sitting up there rather than Fat Bastard.

[AlCzervik]

4. i can already visualize Lieberman giving him a standing o, all by himself.

[citygal]

6. And then getting a little kiss on the cheek!

[DB1]

5. Between 9 and 11, but at least one will result in deafening silence.

I am anticipating a comment the moron percieves as popular to Democrats falling flat on it's face. Picture this, smurk, long pause, look of befuddlement,( watch carefully befuddlement can be confused with * typical appearence) Mostly I am looking forward to Webb's response.