I'm sure the BBC turn the crowd sound down to minimise the drown. It is considerably quieter than the ITV games.
Poll The great vuvuzela debate
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Women love them, they can piss standing up with them.
Men love them, a yard of ale challenge.
Rumour has it Beethoven used to have one.
Men love them, a yard of ale challenge.
Rumour has it Beethoven used to have one.
I like them. Although I'm currently out of the TV room and can't tell if it's the horns or if a train is going by on the bridge nearby.
They are ridiculous. You'd have to be retarded to enjoy the sound, or to bother blowing one.
I was flicking stations last night and ESPN had a WC programme on, based on one of the SA cities. There was a glass window behind the panel of pundits and there was a load of people outside with vuvuzela's outside. You couldn't hear a word the lads said.
I was flicking stations last night and ESPN had a WC programme on, based on one of the SA cities. There was a glass window behind the panel of pundits and there was a load of people outside with vuvuzela's outside. You couldn't hear a word the lads said.
[quote author=Loch Ness Monster link=topic=40587.msg1119872#msg1119872 date=1276543274]
Women love them, they can piss standing up with them.
Men love them, a yard of ale challenge.
Rumour has it Beethoven used to have one.
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And a vuvuzela.
Women love them, they can piss standing up with them.
Men love them, a yard of ale challenge.
Rumour has it Beethoven used to have one.
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And a vuvuzela.
Against the grain but considering the poll but .... I love em .... Wicked row.
[quote author=Terrier link=topic=40587.msg1120000#msg1120000 date=1276556604]
[quote author=themn link=topic=40587.msg1119504#msg1119504 date=1276515752]
Keep them, they don't bug me at all.
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Irritating and monotonous. A bit like you really.
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Jesus, is that the best you can do ?
[quote author=themn link=topic=40587.msg1119504#msg1119504 date=1276515752]
Keep them, they don't bug me at all.
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Irritating and monotonous. A bit like you really.
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Jesus, is that the best you can do ?
http://www.youtube.com/watch#!v=xbbXVAVQy7A
[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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"soft as shite"?
You obviously never seen him play mate. He was an utter fucking hatchet man.
Fucking Mick mcarthy. I hate this spaz nosed monotone Yorkshire soft as shite bastard!!
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"soft as shite"?
You obviously never seen him play mate. He was an utter fucking hatchet man.
[quote author=Ryan link=topic=40587.msg1120021#msg1120021 date=1276571319]
[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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"soft as shite"?
You obviously never seen him play mate. He was an utter fucking hatchet man.
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Bring out the .gif Ryan. Your best contribution of 2010.
[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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"soft as shite"?
You obviously never seen him play mate. He was an utter fucking hatchet man.
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Bring out the .gif Ryan. Your best contribution of 2010.
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[quote author=Ryan link=topic=40587.msg1120021#msg1120021 date=1276571319]
[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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"soft as shite"?
You obviously never seen him play mate. He was an utter fucking hatchet man.
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Bring out the .gif Ryan. Your best contribution of 2010.
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Ha!
Can't mate, don't want to be accused of overkill.
[quote author=Ryan link=topic=40587.msg1120021#msg1120021 date=1276571319]
[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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"soft as shite"?
You obviously never seen him play mate. He was an utter fucking hatchet man.
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Bring out the .gif Ryan. Your best contribution of 2010.
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Ha!
Can't mate, don't want to be accused of overkill.
[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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Hardly... it was only really the die hards that would have them at the stadium. And they wouldn't be blowing them for 90 minutes straight.
Now it just a money making thing.
Its a cheap crap peace of plastic that's irritating most of the world and Fifa should ban them.
Vuvuzela's are a part of the great South African football culture!
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Hardly... it was only really the die hards that would have them at the stadium. And they wouldn't be blowing them for 90 minutes straight.
Now it just a money making thing.
Its a cheap crap peace of plastic that's irritating most of the world and Fifa should ban them.
It's pure comedy listening to media talk up the cultural value of the vuvuzela. They cost literally a few cents to make, and are sold for a few dollars. The only "tradition" vuvuzelas represent is capitalism. They won't be banned because they're the only profitable part of this World Cup.
As I've said before, these horns have been in Mexico and the States at varying times over the last decade. Generally, the only people who blew them are children and retards. I say "blew" because people police themselves. They stopped selling them and/or outright banned them after season ticket holder pressure in most MLS stadia. Generally don't hear them in the Mexican league either.
The biggest reason they should ban these things is the environmental impact. But there have been enough environmental impact stories in the last month and a half. The "quaint African ritual" angle is much more palatable.
As I've said before, these horns have been in Mexico and the States at varying times over the last decade. Generally, the only people who blew them are children and retards. I say "blew" because people police themselves. They stopped selling them and/or outright banned them after season ticket holder pressure in most MLS stadia. Generally don't hear them in the Mexican league either.
The biggest reason they should ban these things is the environmental impact. But there have been enough environmental impact stories in the last month and a half. The "quaint African ritual" angle is much more palatable.
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[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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Hardly... it was only really the die hards that would have them at the stadium. And they wouldn't be blowing them for 90 minutes straight.
Now it just a money making thing.
Its a cheap crap peace of plastic that's irritating most of the world and Fifa should ban them.
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I wouldn't place much emphasis on their cultural value, but you're talking out of your ass. They've been around for ages. Watch a Pirates vs Chiefs game from 10 years ago and tell me it's only the die hards that had 'em.
[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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Hardly... it was only really the die hards that would have them at the stadium. And they wouldn't be blowing them for 90 minutes straight.
Now it just a money making thing.
Its a cheap crap peace of plastic that's irritating most of the world and Fifa should ban them.
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I wouldn't place much emphasis on their cultural value, but you're talking out of your ass. They've been around for ages. Watch a Pirates vs Chiefs game from 10 years ago and tell me it's only the die hards that had 'em.
Heh. That's the spirit.
Of course they are more prevalent now that the biggest sporting competition in the world is here. Obviously I chose a big match to compare to the World Cup.
The point is that they have been a big part of local football for more than a decade. Visitors to the tournament have embraced them and made them even bigger now, but you can't honestly say that PSL games have not had the Vuvuzela drone for a long, long time.
Of course they are more prevalent now that the biggest sporting competition in the world is here. Obviously I chose a big match to compare to the World Cup.
The point is that they have been a big part of local football for more than a decade. Visitors to the tournament have embraced them and made them even bigger now, but you can't honestly say that PSL games have not had the Vuvuzela drone for a long, long time.
Ha... sorry.
I'm on William Nicol and those things only stop between about 11 and 5 night.
I never said they weren't a part of the game here just that there were a lot less of them.
Not like the overkill it is at the moment.
Went to the fan zone in Bedfordview on Friday because my wife wanted the kids to experience the atmosphere.
Left at half time, because some drunk cow thought it would be funny to blow that piece of crap in my wife's face while she was holding my 3 year old daughter; saying "Can you hear it?"
So before I stuffed it down her throat my wife made us leave.
I'm on William Nicol and those things only stop between about 11 and 5 night.
I never said they weren't a part of the game here just that there were a lot less of them.
Not like the overkill it is at the moment.
Went to the fan zone in Bedfordview on Friday because my wife wanted the kids to experience the atmosphere.
Left at half time, because some drunk cow thought it would be funny to blow that piece of crap in my wife's face while she was holding my 3 year old daughter; saying "Can you hear it?"
So before I stuffed it down her throat my wife made us leave.
That's a bit shit. I was at the Netherlands vs Denmark game yesterday and it hit me that every tourist has one and is blowing on it until blue in the face.
It's become a 2010 trademark, and a money spinner as you said. R100 at the 'Official Fan Shop' in the stadium and fans are buying them in different colours and as gifts!
Apparently there have been 1.5m international orders for the things. Madness.
It's become a 2010 trademark, and a money spinner as you said. R100 at the 'Official Fan Shop' in the stadium and fans are buying them in different colours and as gifts!
Apparently there have been 1.5m international orders for the things. Madness.
[quote author=SaRed link=topic=40587.msg1120036#msg1120036 date=1276578888]
[quote author=RolandG link=topic=40587.msg1119838#msg1119838 date=1276541022]
Vuvuzela's are a part of the great South African football culture!
[/quote]
Hardly... it was only really the die hards that would have them at the stadium. And they wouldn't be blowing them for 90 minutes straight.
Now it just a money making thing.
Its a cheap crap peace of plastic that's irritating most of the world and Fifa should ban them.
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You been to any of the local PSL matches? They're great for the atmosphere! You and a whole lot of people are going to be disappointed. Fifa won't ban them. :laugh:
[quote author=RolandG link=topic=40587.msg1119838#msg1119838 date=1276541022]
Vuvuzela's are a part of the great South African football culture!
[/quote]
Hardly... it was only really the die hards that would have them at the stadium. And they wouldn't be blowing them for 90 minutes straight.
Now it just a money making thing.
Its a cheap crap peace of plastic that's irritating most of the world and Fifa should ban them.
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You been to any of the local PSL matches? They're great for the atmosphere! You and a whole lot of people are going to be disappointed. Fifa won't ban them. :laugh:
[quote author=Mamma Mia link=topic=40587.msg1120081#msg1120081 date=1276587596]
I was at the Netherlands vs Denmark game yesterday and it hit me that every tourist has one and is blowing on it until blue in the face.
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I think thats really the key to this, its been embraced by the travelling fans from all countries, its not as if there are 40,000 locals at aevery match creating this din, yeah its monotonous and it can be irratating, but I would wager that once the group stages are over and all the games are sell outs and people have had 2 weeks of listening to it they will die away pretty sharpish, its a novelty, people are embracing it/jumping on the bandwagon, it doesnt have any sort of merit so it wont last
I was at the Netherlands vs Denmark game yesterday and it hit me that every tourist has one and is blowing on it until blue in the face.
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I think thats really the key to this, its been embraced by the travelling fans from all countries, its not as if there are 40,000 locals at aevery match creating this din, yeah its monotonous and it can be irratating, but I would wager that once the group stages are over and all the games are sell outs and people have had 2 weeks of listening to it they will die away pretty sharpish, its a novelty, people are embracing it/jumping on the bandwagon, it doesnt have any sort of merit so it wont last
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[quote author=Mamma Mia link=topic=40587.msg1120081#msg1120081 date=1276587596]
I was at the Netherlands vs Denmark game yesterday and it hit me that every tourist has one and is blowing on it until blue in the face.
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I think thats really the key to this, its been embraced by the travelling fans from all countries, its not as if there are 40,000 locals at aevery match creating this din, yeah its monotonous and it can be irratating, but I would wager that once the group stages are over and all the games are sell outs and people have had 2 weeks of listening to it they will die away pretty sharpish, its a novelty, people are embracing it/jumping on the bandwagon, it doesnt have any sort of merit so it wont last
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I think you're underestimating the general audience's boredom threshold, look how many seasons big brother has been going for instance.
[quote author=Mamma Mia link=topic=40587.msg1120081#msg1120081 date=1276587596]
I was at the Netherlands vs Denmark game yesterday and it hit me that every tourist has one and is blowing on it until blue in the face.
[/quote]
I think thats really the key to this, its been embraced by the travelling fans from all countries, its not as if there are 40,000 locals at aevery match creating this din, yeah its monotonous and it can be irratating, but I would wager that once the group stages are over and all the games are sell outs and people have had 2 weeks of listening to it they will die away pretty sharpish, its a novelty, people are embracing it/jumping on the bandwagon, it doesnt have any sort of merit so it wont last
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I think you're underestimating the general audience's boredom threshold, look how many seasons big brother has been going for instance.
[quote author=RedStar link=topic=40587.msg1120138#msg1120138 date=1276594430]
[quote author=Mamma Mia link=topic=40587.msg1120081#msg1120081 date=1276587596]
I was at the Netherlands vs Denmark game yesterday and it hit me that every tourist has one and is blowing on it until blue in the face.
[/quote]
I think thats really the key to this, its been embraced by the travelling fans from all countries, its not as if there are 40,000 locals at aevery match creating this din, yeah its monotonous and it can be irratating, but I would wager that once the group stages are over and all the games are sell outs and people have had 2 weeks of listening to it they will die away pretty sharpish, its a novelty, people are embracing it/jumping on the bandwagon, it doesnt have any sort of merit so it wont last
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The Confed cup last year had these fucking horns blowing from start to finish.
Don't expect them to disappear.
[quote author=Mamma Mia link=topic=40587.msg1120081#msg1120081 date=1276587596]
I was at the Netherlands vs Denmark game yesterday and it hit me that every tourist has one and is blowing on it until blue in the face.
[/quote]
I think thats really the key to this, its been embraced by the travelling fans from all countries, its not as if there are 40,000 locals at aevery match creating this din, yeah its monotonous and it can be irratating, but I would wager that once the group stages are over and all the games are sell outs and people have had 2 weeks of listening to it they will die away pretty sharpish, its a novelty, people are embracing it/jumping on the bandwagon, it doesnt have any sort of merit so it wont last
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The Confed cup last year had these fucking horns blowing from start to finish.
Don't expect them to disappear.
[quote author=Doped White Mouse link=topic=40587.msg1120135#msg1120135 date=1276594200]
If those shitty wanna-be trumpets are part of the South African football culture I wouldn't consider it as 'great'.
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Seconded.
If those shitty wanna-be trumpets are part of the South African football culture I wouldn't consider it as 'great'.
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Seconded.
http://www.skysports.com/football/world-cup-2010/story/0,27032,12098_6207489,00.html
I have tried the red button service today, with commentary from Chris Moyles and Comedy Dave. Less informative than the real deal, but entertaining non the less.
I have tried the red button service today, with commentary from Chris Moyles and Comedy Dave. Less informative than the real deal, but entertaining non the less.
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