Poll The great vuvuzela debate
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[quote author=Fox link=topic=40587.msg1119631#msg1119631 date=1276525917]
I agree ban them but will they ??
I doubt it
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There have apparently been a lot of complaints from coaching staff and media people, as well as from some fans. One of the papers apparently reports today that FIFA are considering a ban after the group stage.
I agree ban them but will they ??
I doubt it
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There have apparently been a lot of complaints from coaching staff and media people, as well as from some fans. One of the papers apparently reports today that FIFA are considering a ban after the group stage.
I can't stand them and it does affect my enjoyment of the matches but I'm also of the opinion that it's South Africa's world cup so the decision should ultimately lie with them. I do think they might be shooting themselves in the foot somewhat if they want to be considered for future tournaments though.
They are only useful for one thing. And the Brits found it.....
[quote author=RedStar link=topic=40587.msg1119515#msg1119515 date=1276516120]
Surely the point of having the tournament in South Africa or any country for that matter is to allow the local culture to influence the tournament in its own style, if thats how south africans enjoy football then fair enough. i hardly notice it anymore, banning them would go against everything the world cup supposedly stands for
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agree with this. As one of my South African friends remarked... 'the most irritating noise is people complaining about the vuvuzelas'
Surely the point of having the tournament in South Africa or any country for that matter is to allow the local culture to influence the tournament in its own style, if thats how south africans enjoy football then fair enough. i hardly notice it anymore, banning them would go against everything the world cup supposedly stands for
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agree with this. As one of my South African friends remarked... 'the most irritating noise is people complaining about the vuvuzelas'
In other news, John terry was said to be devastated when Frank Lampard nicked his vuvuzela.
Terry was alleged to have told Lampard he had "the horn" for his Mum.
Terry was alleged to have told Lampard he had "the horn" for his Mum.
Ban. Whilst I've gotten used tj them, I hate not being able to hear the crowd noise, he england band & also many Africans are annoyed cos they have their own traditional band, drums & dancing that's being drowned out.
Danny Jordaan, the head of the Saffers' organising committee, is reported in "The Times" today as being fed up with them too.
Stick. If i can't hear the ITV commentators, that's a good thing.
[quote author=SummerOnions link=topic=40587.msg1119747#msg1119747 date=1276531705]
Stick. If i can't hear the ITV commentators, that's a good thing.
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true, but i'm not sure the bbc's aren't even worse. there's 3 of the bastards - simon brotherton, guy mowbray, and steve wilson, and it took some concerted effort to remember their names - who all sound EXACTLY the same. no personality whatsoever, it'd be as if they'd been cloned if they didn't actually sound more like robots than human beings.
yes, i admit it, i miss motson.
Stick. If i can't hear the ITV commentators, that's a good thing.
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true, but i'm not sure the bbc's aren't even worse. there's 3 of the bastards - simon brotherton, guy mowbray, and steve wilson, and it took some concerted effort to remember their names - who all sound EXACTLY the same. no personality whatsoever, it'd be as if they'd been cloned if they didn't actually sound more like robots than human beings.
yes, i admit it, i miss motson.
No shame in that - so do I.
Worst of all for me on the Beeb is that zombie bloodhound Lawrenson. His "jokes" are worse than the f'cking vuvuzelas.
Worst of all for me on the Beeb is that zombie bloodhound Lawrenson. His "jokes" are worse than the f'cking vuvuzelas.
at least there's someone else who actually liked motty - everyone else seems to slate him.
as much as i hate the dismal triplets on the bbc, though, the worst by far is Peter Drury on itv. if it's possible to have a punchable voice, he's got one.
as much as i hate the dismal triplets on the bbc, though, the worst by far is Peter Drury on itv. if it's possible to have a punchable voice, he's got one.
Oh, it's possible all right. My nomination for the lifetime award is Sandi ******* Toksvig. Fortunately she's not likely to be doing footy commentaries any time soon.
actually, the most annoying voice i can think of is from those carling adverts with the 4 'mates' - the black guy with that really thick-sounding, loud, rasping voice. he just sounds so common, it's like the mating call of the yob.
[quote author=FoxForceFive link=topic=40587.msg1119732#msg1119732 date=1276530747]
Ban. Whilst I've gotten used tj them, I hate not being able to hear the crowd noise, he england band & also many Africans are annoyed cos they have their own traditional band, drums & dancing that's being drowned out.
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It was clear from the Confederations Cup that they should ban them. They're just dreadful.
That said, the England brass section is just as bad. I loathe having to listen to them during games.
Ban. Whilst I've gotten used tj them, I hate not being able to hear the crowd noise, he england band & also many Africans are annoyed cos they have their own traditional band, drums & dancing that's being drowned out.
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It was clear from the Confederations Cup that they should ban them. They're just dreadful.
That said, the England brass section is just as bad. I loathe having to listen to them during games.
[quote author=Herr Onceared link=topic=40587.msg1119830#msg1119830 date=1276540343]
Fucking Mick mcarthy. I hate this spaz nosed monotone Yorkshire soft as shite bastard!!
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and he's not even fucking irish.
Fucking Mick mcarthy. I hate this spaz nosed monotone Yorkshire soft as shite bastard!!
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and he's not even fucking irish.
[quote author=RolandG link=topic=40587.msg1119838#msg1119838 date=1276541022]
Vuvuzela's are a part of the great South African football culture!
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Is it though? That's a serious question... I'd never noticed them before the confederation cup. Not that I watch any South African football mind...
Vuvuzela's are a part of the great South African football culture!
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Is it though? That's a serious question... I'd never noticed them before the confederation cup. Not that I watch any South African football mind...
I don't mind them so much. I don't like the sound, but I agree with RedStar when he says it imparts some of the South African culture onto the tournament and gives it it's own unique sound.
That said, if they banned them tomorrow I wouldn't bat an eyelid.
That said, if they banned them tomorrow I wouldn't bat an eyelid.
For thousands of years, African children have been moulding these plastic trumpets. Just leave it SG.
[quote author=Loch Ness Monster link=topic=40587.msg1119848#msg1119848 date=1276541451]
For thousands of years, African children have been moulding these plastic trumpets. Just leave it SG.
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Those bastards should have been picking cotton or something. Who's let this happen?
For thousands of years, African children have been moulding these plastic trumpets. Just leave it SG.
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Those bastards should have been picking cotton or something. Who's let this happen?
I would imagine Jonathon Vuvuzela, the owner of Vuvuzela Inc. has made a tidy sum this summer.
I'm not fussed either way really. At a game, you can still hear and feel the crowd reactions so they aren't as annoying. Enough people dislike them for it to be worth considering a ban though.
I think it's too late though. Love it or hate it, It's become a part of World Cup 2010. I didn't see a single Dutch or Danish supporter without one today. Fans from everywhere have them and are embracing them in this tournament.
I think it's too late though. Love it or hate it, It's become a part of World Cup 2010. I didn't see a single Dutch or Danish supporter without one today. Fans from everywhere have them and are embracing them in this tournament.
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