I'm not sure if any of you will remember WillWin and his 'Gopher Dance'.
In my view, the clapping arfing seal thing is just an alternative to his Gopher Dance!
When used as a reward for good accomplishments, I think it's a powerful tool.
Heck, that's why Weight Watchers works for me. There is just something so empowering about having a room full of people clap for you when you've dropped 5 pounds.
It really helps me keep going.
I suspect that when someone is talking about the arfing seals, they mean it in a negative way...probably because it's not in response to something the person did well or accomplished.
But like I said, when I've EARNED the snaps, it just tickles me and makes me feel good.