http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment_and_arts/10317767.stm
They are massively popular in South Africa, the loved and hated vuvuzela. These plastic horns are brought into the stadiums during the World Cup games, where thousands play them. The loud horns create a massive wall of noise, annoying not only the players on the field, but also the viewers at home. BBC costumers have complained, but the broadcasters stand powerless. World Cup officials have ruled out banning them. Muting is impossible, say acoustic experts, since would affect the commentary and other stadium sounds. Cutting off the frequency of the tune is no option either; it is exactly the same as human speech, muting that in the same process.
Indeed, the sound of the vuvuzelas creates a very annoying sound, resembling a huge flock of bees. Even the distinctive thumps of the football are not audible on television. As much as I would like it, it would be ridiculous to have them banned from the stadiums altogether. It would be the same if the Dutch fans were not allowed to wear orange anymore, just because the majority of the other fans find it an annoying colour. However, if the noise becomes a distraction and disruption of the game, which it does, it should seriously be considered in my opinion.
I agreed with you until I read the last couple of sentences. You can not ban the vuvuzela because it is part of South-African soccer. Besides from that, it is a way of supporting the team and giving them courage. So maybe everybody should not take the vuvuzela so seriously as they do now. Nobody can do anything about it. Also, it is probably good for the economy which is important to South-Africa. So maybe in stead of focussing on the vuvuzela, we should all focus on the game.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenThe trouble is that the game is ruined by the vuvuzela. Players on the field cannot communicate well so blowing on those things is not a way to support your team. What's more, it causes ear damage and it is bloody annoying. The economy of South Africa will hardly make any money on these things, they will probably get ripped off by FIFA of some western company. This WC has cost South Africa a lot more than it will earn from it.
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