The vuvuzela debate ; the sequelPosted by: Paralyzer on Jun 14, 2010   |
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Ja nee its only been a week and twitter and facebook are awashed with "should the vuvuzela be banned debate'' once again.It seems most european countries only woke up to the sound of the vuvuzela last week 'rather than during the confed cup.Whilst FIFA, most South African and African fans are still adamant that the vuvuzela aint going nowhere; because it adds to the vibe that is Mzansi Soccer.It seems this debate is becoming redundent.
Funny enough though,most commentators thought the vuvuzela will only be blown by South Africans ,but I have spotted a lot of the "foreign legion" with the horn in hand.Dare I say it's getting popular by the day.Theres nothing like bad publicity to get your name out there,even people in london are now scrambling for their own vuvuzela.It seems the negative press is actually boosting the sales and the brand exposure of the vuvuzela.Even if you hate it ,you know that it exists.I wonder whats going to happen after the world cup,will we be hearing vuvuzela in ampfield or the emeral staduim?
At the end of the day the vuvuzela is not a black or white thing,nor a europe vs africa thing,its a taste thing.Cause if you been watching the games or visiting the fan parks its all races,anationality and people who are proudly blowing the vuvuzela. It seems there are people who appreciate the unique element the vuvuzela brings to this world cup and the are those who dont,fortuneatly the powers that be are with the fans who love it and thats why we keep blowing the vuvuzela.Either embrace it or buy ear pluggs ,theres still 3 more weeks of it to come.So brace yourself
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written by thenack, June 14, 2010
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written by AbortRetryFail, June 14, 2010
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written by Dissol, June 15, 2010
There is some interesting information about the vuvuzela; it can and does cause damage to the ear drum, certainly over a period of time the damage may be permanent. But the note is sort of a B flat below middle C, which is right in the middle of human v ocal range...so damage there could cause issues later on... The harmonics are actually quite complex. Officially, all employees (which would include players!) that are asked to work in such noisy environments should be issued with ear defenders...
Personally, I loathe not just the sound, but the way they are used. Rather than making more noise when the game gets exciting, or when someone scores, it is just a constant drone. Unfortunately, too many people have bought into the absolute nonsense that this is traditional to South African football; it is not, it is a recent invention, and there were no vuvuzelas at soccer matches 10 years ago.
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written by OS GIKEN, June 15, 2010
I love the vuvu or zuluvella lol...and so too does the foreigners!!!
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written by barrmar, June 15, 2010
There has been a huge surge in popularity of these noise making instruments, and many foreign fans will be taking one home with them.
Most have taken the age-old approach that if you can't beat them, join them. The foreign supporters are also blowing vuvuzelas as adid the rugby supporters for the Super 14 Final and semi-final in Orlando.
Whether or not you like the vuvuzella, no-one can dispute the amazing atmosphere at the games.
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written by Dissol, June 15, 2010
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