Comments on: Death To The Vuvuzela http://www.worldcupblog.org/world-football/death-to-the-vuvuzela.html World Cup South Africa 2010 Thu, 21 Oct 2010 19:45:51 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Sam http://www.worldcupblog.org/world-football/death-to-the-vuvuzela.html/comment-page-2#comment-572952 Sam Tue, 28 Jul 2009 09:43:02 +0000 http://www.worldcupblog.org/world-football/death-to-the-vuvuzela.html#comment-572952 I must say after reading everybody's comments, that Im so shocked that some people,instead of focussing on something so beautifull (the game of football)have decided to complain and be petty over something so insignificant.Seriously,I don't know if it's either worrying or pathetic to see that some people whom I assume are adults whining like a 5 year old child in a grocery store because they cannot get their own way.I also cannot believe that people can be so rude,you should be ashamed,I would love to know who raised you people up!Just so that this topic can finally be closed,Blatter said that FIFA will not be banning the vuvuzela in 2010,because he will be blowing his very own one.I just wish that people could accept peoples cultures, it's really not about you! And to the White South African (Cammy),do you really think that we are short of football supporters?,so if you want to stay at your cricket or rugby matches STAY THERE!There are enough football supporters here in South Africa and it would be even better if people so pompous such as you were noy there.FIFA 2010 South Africa will be a great success,with the vuvuzela!:) I must say after reading everybody’s comments, that Im so shocked that some people,instead of focussing on something so beautifull (the game of football)have decided to complain and be petty over something so insignificant.Seriously,I don’t know if it’s either worrying or pathetic to see that some people whom I assume are adults whining like a 5 year old child in a grocery store because they cannot get their own way.I also cannot believe that people can be so rude,you should be ashamed,I would love to know who raised you people up!Just so that this topic can finally be closed,Blatter said that FIFA will not be banning the vuvuzela in 2010,because he will be blowing his very own one.I just wish that people could accept peoples cultures, it’s really not about you! And to the White South African (Cammy),do you really think that we are short of football supporters?,so if you want to stay at your cricket or rugby matches STAY THERE!There are enough football supporters here in South Africa and it would be even better if people so pompous such as you were noy there.FIFA 2010 South Africa will be a great success,with the vuvuzela!:)

]]> By: johann http://www.worldcupblog.org/world-football/death-to-the-vuvuzela.html/comment-page-2#comment-572676 johann Mon, 06 Jul 2009 12:18:24 +0000 http://www.worldcupblog.org/world-football/death-to-the-vuvuzela.html#comment-572676 the only annoying sound of the vuvuzela, is the sound of someone complaining about it. the only annoying sound of the vuvuzela, is the sound of someone complaining about it.

]]> By: Fut Ball http://www.worldcupblog.org/world-football/death-to-the-vuvuzela.html/comment-page-2#comment-572593 Fut Ball Wed, 01 Jul 2009 02:41:27 +0000 http://www.worldcupblog.org/world-football/death-to-the-vuvuzela.html#comment-572593 What I find odd about the vuvuzela is that South Africa has great football songs. See for example: http://www.footballiscominghome.net/video/the-vuvuzela-conspiracy/ What I find odd about the vuvuzela is that South Africa has great football songs.

See for example:

http://www.footballiscominghome.net/video/the-vuvuzela-conspiracy/

]]> By: Obie http://www.worldcupblog.org/world-football/death-to-the-vuvuzela.html/comment-page-2#comment-572569 Obie Mon, 29 Jun 2009 23:58:17 +0000 http://www.worldcupblog.org/world-football/death-to-the-vuvuzela.html#comment-572569 FIFA just rieterated that they won't, under no circumstances ban the vuvuzela. These all happened today so all those not in favor of the instrument might as well cut their losses as in now. FIFA has actually been laughing off all this criticism so be prepared for the vuvuzela or just look forward to the Brazil world cup which is 5 years away, i bet it won't be as noisy. The complaints have to stop now! FIFA just rieterated that they won’t, under no circumstances ban the vuvuzela. These all happened today so all those not in favor of the instrument might as well cut their losses as in now. FIFA has actually been laughing off all this criticism so be prepared for the vuvuzela or just look forward to the Brazil world cup which is 5 years away, i bet it won’t be as noisy. The complaints have to stop now!

]]> By: Nac http://www.worldcupblog.org/world-football/death-to-the-vuvuzela.html/comment-page-2#comment-572549 Nac Mon, 29 Jun 2009 15:05:07 +0000 http://www.worldcupblog.org/world-football/death-to-the-vuvuzela.html#comment-572549 It's not a question of racism or lack of cultural appreciation. Honestly, we non-South African supporters want to see and hear the atmosphere generated by the Cup being hosted in South Africa, but the vuvuzela drowns out everything but itself. The vuvuzela is not a democratic instrument. On TV (where billions will be watching) we can hear nothing but the monotonous drone of the vuvuzela, never changing with the action on the pitch and thus obliterating any excitement there might be. I know from family experience that the casual viewer, who would usually watch the World Cup out of mild interest, will be put off by the TV noise and the lack of atmosphere. And even the interested viewer will be far less likely to watch as many matches as they normally might. Once FIFA realizes that the noise of vuvuzelas on TV is going to turn away the casual viewer they will ban it (I hope). It’s not a question of racism or lack of cultural appreciation. Honestly, we non-South African supporters want to see and hear the atmosphere generated by the Cup being hosted in South Africa, but the vuvuzela drowns out everything but itself. The vuvuzela is not a democratic instrument. On TV (where billions will be watching) we can hear nothing but the monotonous drone of the vuvuzela, never changing with the action on the pitch and thus obliterating any excitement there might be.
I know from family experience that the casual viewer, who would usually watch the World Cup out of mild interest, will be put off by the TV noise and the lack of atmosphere. And even the interested viewer will be far less likely to watch as many matches as they normally might.
Once FIFA realizes that the noise of vuvuzelas on TV is going to turn away the casual viewer they will ban it (I hope).

]]> By: Mike Salinas http://www.worldcupblog.org/world-football/death-to-the-vuvuzela.html/comment-page-2#comment-572543 Mike Salinas Mon, 29 Jun 2009 06:01:38 +0000 http://www.worldcupblog.org/world-football/death-to-the-vuvuzela.html#comment-572543 We are not talking about culture or race here , Even when watching matches on TV it was impossible to keep the commentary on . It was so irritating and giving a headache ,I bet if SouthAfrican's don't take it on themselves to keep these Vuvuzela's out, no fan's from other countries will come to watch but also most TV's will be off . It truely is not about offending anybody's culture but being sensitive to the world's football lovers who wish South Africa to hold a truly wonderful tournament . We are not talking about culture or race here , Even when watching matches on TV it was impossible to keep the commentary on . It was so irritating and giving a headache ,I bet if SouthAfrican’s don’t take it on themselves to keep these Vuvuzela’s out, no fan’s from other countries will come to watch but also most TV’s will be off . It truely is not about offending anybody’s culture but being sensitive to the world’s football lovers who wish South Africa to hold a truly wonderful tournament .

]]> By: jason http://www.worldcupblog.org/world-football/death-to-the-vuvuzela.html/comment-page-2#comment-572539 jason Mon, 29 Jun 2009 00:27:08 +0000 http://www.worldcupblog.org/world-football/death-to-the-vuvuzela.html#comment-572539 I was watching sports center, and they were interviewing some soccer player from america about this latest soccer competition(I don't follow this sport at all), and until I googled this, I thought there was something wrong with my television (or this channel), because all I heard was this horrible sound of millions of insects swarming while he was talking. why not just use you're own voice. whatever, I'm glad that my tv's ok, and I still couldn't give a shit about this sport. I was watching sports center, and they were interviewing some soccer player from america about this latest soccer competition(I don’t follow this sport at all), and until I googled this, I thought there was something wrong with my television (or this channel), because all I heard was this horrible sound of millions of insects swarming while he was talking. why not just use you’re own voice. whatever, I’m glad that my tv’s ok, and I still couldn’t give a shit about this sport.

]]> By: Philboyd Studge http://www.worldcupblog.org/world-football/death-to-the-vuvuzela.html/comment-page-2#comment-572535 Philboyd Studge Sun, 28 Jun 2009 19:42:18 +0000 http://www.worldcupblog.org/world-football/death-to-the-vuvuzela.html#comment-572535 I'm actually watching C-SPAN Book TV rather than US vs. Brazil. Can't take that mindless buzzing. Imagine being stuck with one of those dopes sitting behind you? Can you say "horn bow-tie"? In the meantime, kiss a chunk of the broadcast sponsorship goodbye. I’m actually watching C-SPAN Book TV rather than US vs. Brazil. Can’t take that mindless buzzing. Imagine being stuck with one of those dopes sitting behind you? Can you say “horn bow-tie”?

In the meantime, kiss a chunk of the broadcast sponsorship goodbye.

]]> By: Obie http://www.worldcupblog.org/world-football/death-to-the-vuvuzela.html/comment-page-2#comment-572517 Obie Sat, 27 Jun 2009 00:21:53 +0000 http://www.worldcupblog.org/world-football/death-to-the-vuvuzela.html#comment-572517 Thats why it don't bother me in the least. Its just hype, like they say any publicity is good publicity. Fifa loves generating as much interest as possible. Will have to wait & see i guess. Thats why it don’t bother me in the least. Its just hype, like they say any publicity is good publicity. Fifa loves generating as much interest as possible. Will have to wait & see i guess.

]]> By: Clotilde http://www.worldcupblog.org/world-football/death-to-the-vuvuzela.html/comment-page-2#comment-572511 Clotilde Fri, 26 Jun 2009 12:56:37 +0000 http://www.worldcupblog.org/world-football/death-to-the-vuvuzela.html#comment-572511 maybe the hardcore of football geeks will watch but the numerous occasionnal fans will maybe wait until the 1/2 finals ...unfortunately , everything is ruled by money (see the situation in formula 1 that solved itself because the sponsors would have run away with their money if mosley had not stopped thinking he was all powerfull...no one watching tv,no tv rights income, no sponsors, no money, no championship). so for sa, for fifa and next year's championship (and the ones after) everyone has every interest to make the whole event friendly for the people in the stadiums and the viewers around the world. i know it sort of sucks but no sporting event involving a lot of money, a large organisation and tv rights , will see the sport prevail -it is all strategy, money, egos......-. for the real sport and the real feelings go to the local stadiums! maybe the hardcore of football geeks will watch but the numerous occasionnal fans will maybe wait until the 1/2 finals …unfortunately , everything is ruled by money (see the situation in formula 1 that solved itself because the sponsors would have run away with their money if mosley had not stopped thinking he was all powerfull…no one watching tv,no tv rights income, no sponsors, no money, no championship). so for sa, for fifa and next year’s championship (and the ones after) everyone has every interest to make the whole event friendly for the people in the stadiums and the viewers around the world.
i know it sort of sucks but no sporting event involving a lot of money, a large organisation and tv rights , will see the sport prevail -it is all strategy, money, egos……-. for the real sport and the real feelings go to the local stadiums!

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