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Hey, I've been talking about 2) with people for a better part of the last decade. 

When tf did people stop clapping to pilots landing the plane safely? And how did that affect the first pilot that had to go through that?? Did they get depressed?

They SAFELY LAND A STEEL VEHICLE WEIGHING 40-70 TONS (e.g. Boeing 737) FROM AIR. I repeat: FROM AIR. And people are like "meh, that's their job, I'm not clapping". 

Who's next to get this treatment? Rock stars not getting any applause at a concert? It's their job, right?

Pilots deserve recognition for safely landing planes. Let's appreciate their skill and professionalism in bringing us safely to our destinations.