Standing Ovations

I really have a problem with standing ovations. What happens when I don't think the performance was that good and everybody else is standing and cheering? Am I obligated to fake it? Is it rude then not to stand up, demonstrating how you feel about the performance? What if I think something is tremendous and very few others have the smae thoughts as me. Should I stand alone, proud of my standing ovation, or should I hold it in? I always dislike the proud parent who stands up and then forces everyone else to do the same. I don't want other audience members to feel obligated for what I'm doing. I think it should be really an all or nothing thing. If the need for standing ovations is not there, they should not be given.

Now, I also feel that they are given out far too frequently. I mean standing ovations are what are used for a masteful performance. That masterful performance can be in theatre, dance, music, sports and any other event. We shoudn't sully the standing ovation to an act that is given at almost every event. It cheapens it and will only further my animosity. I have no problem with giving them if the performance is great, but it should just not be done for everything.

Recently I have not been performed anything. I used to be in band and stuff but I can't remember ever getting standing ovations for anything. It didn't bother me because it was just something that I had to do. I almost would prefer to just play the music for myself and not have to perform. When it comes to soccer, I just simply play. If fans (like my parents or grandparents are there), that's great. I will try harder for them. However, I don't expect a standing ovation after a goal or a nice defensive tackle.

I wonder what performers of any activity, think of the standing ovation. Do you perform for your own personal desire, do you require the attention/adolation of the audience, do you feel the same way or am I once again making a mountain out of a molehill.