Install Seatbelts for the State of the Union?

So during commercials of the Gator/Ole Miss basketball game I am flipping to Bush's State of the Union address. Is it just me, or is the standing ovation after every 10 words ridiculous? Am I the only person out there that finds this extremely annoying? What is the point? Ok, he is the president... big deal, does that mean it should take the guy hours to give a 10 minute speech. On with the regularly scheduled TV programs please. Sit down and keep your hands in your lap, and let the guy finish.