Comments on: In defense of vuvuzelas

By: James

James — Mon, 05 Sep 2011 22:07:26 +0000

All vuvuzela supporters think people who dislike vuvuzelas are just choosing to be annoyed. It’s hard for them to accept the idea that some sounds might be naturally annoying to some people. It’s hard to put yourself in someone elses shoes in general. How can someone choose to be annoyed or not be annoyed?

By: Annie

Annie — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 14:23:49 +0000

Jy het dit mooi gesê.

By: sume

sume — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 17:07:49 +0000

as someone who experienced it first hand last night: it was amazing! Yes it was loud, but with the help of some earplugs, I could enjoy the game but still hear the excitement. Went to bed within 30min of leaving the stadium without any residual buzzing and def no headache. I do think some people need to learn a bit of etiquette…ie don’t blow them indoors…don’t blow them while pointing it towords someone…point it towards the sky and go wild. This is Africa…

By: leigh haddad

leigh haddad — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 16:51:07 +0000

Although eloquently stated (perhaps debate would be another good line of work) there is something to be said for all good things in moderation. Keep the tradition ALIVE.
And that takes nothing away from the act of blowing vuvuzela’s just not blowing continually, make a statement blow them for a goal…etc.
The Joy of the people seems evident and by the way the world has reacted and arrived for the events states the same enthusiasm and joy for the game, but no one wants a headache to interfere with that experience! a good balance perhaps?