The "Applause" singer, who was both host and musical performer on Saturday, then went on to explain "There are two kinds of applause: the kind you earn or cheap applause, which you get by pandering to the audience."
Gaga then immediately busted into a Broadway-type number explaining the various ways she gets cheap applause.
A few suggestions Gaga says always get people clap:
- "Can I hear it for the ladies?"
- "Make some noise if you're from out of town."
- "Put your hands together if you want to end childhood obesity."
- "Do you guys want me to come out there and say hello?"
- "Give it up for teachers!"
- "Give it up for first responders!"
- "Give it up for two people working out their differences!"
- "Live from New York it's Saturday night! I know somebody already said that but it always gets your applause."
Watch the fun opening skit below: