Rhino Posted June 18, 2010 Share Posted June 18, 2010 I saw this and thought of you. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ackter Posted June 19, 2010 Share Posted June 19, 2010 Probably posted already, but still: http://www.theonion.com/articles/south-african-vuvuzela-philharmonic-angered-by-soc,17625/ JOHANNESBURG—Members of the South Africa Vuvuzela Philharmonic Orchestra, widely considered to be among the best large-scale monotonic wind instrument ensembles in the world, told reporters Friday they were furious over the recent outbreaks of international soccer matches during their traditional outdoor concerts. "I cannot imagine what is getting into these football teams that they would suddenly begin full-scale international competition just when we are beginning our 2010 concert series," said Dr. Stefan Coetzee, the Philharmonic's program and concert director. "It is disrespectful to the performers... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
aggressive minor Posted June 19, 2010 Share Posted June 19, 2010 Dah well looks like Vuvuzela's and the Julambi (sp?) are here to stay. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heartwork Posted June 20, 2010 Share Posted June 20, 2010 idn't notice this thread, ended up posting this in the england thyread, but it's probably more suited to this thread: http://www.vuvuzela-time.co.uk/community.sigames.com/. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-Man11 Posted June 21, 2010 Share Posted June 21, 2010 I liked the idea to begin with tbh. But i'm starting to change my mind now as you just can't here any atmosphere from the fans other than the horns. Stops any songs or chants starting . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
khriztian Posted June 21, 2010 Share Posted June 21, 2010 I really hate vuvuelas, they are nothing but stupid and pointless noise. People who blow vuvuzelas should b.... I better stop here or I will most likely get banned. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim2 Posted June 21, 2010 Share Posted June 21, 2010 They aren't that noticeable, though I would want them banned in England as they can hardly claim to have any cultural refrence. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainPlanet Posted June 26, 2010 Author Share Posted June 26, 2010 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaga_4_parma Posted June 26, 2010 Share Posted June 26, 2010 Can't wait for the normal football season hopefully people don't start bringing them to the stadia in Europe... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
copyprotection Posted June 26, 2010 Share Posted June 26, 2010 People who complain about Vuvuzelas are racists. Pure and simple. Now, that is a completely idiot thing to say... I don't give a flying cabuzzi if the guy blowing that crap is white, black, yellow or pink with grenn dots. That instrument is just annoying and it just so happens the overwhelming majority of the world agrees with me. So if you want to blow on that horn please do so at home and stop spoiling the match for the rest of us. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Icondacarver Posted June 26, 2010 Share Posted June 26, 2010 Now, that is a completely idiot thing to say... I don't give a flying cabuzzi if the guy blowing that crap is white, black, yellow or pink with grenn dots. That instrument is just annoying and it just so happens the overwhelming majority of the world agrees with me. So if you want to blow on that horn please do so at home and stop spoiling the match for the rest of us. Disagree with that bit, i would say most of Africa would disagree with you as they love them and its 50 - 50 in other places bar Europe. If the Vuvuzelas were that annoying you would not see so many in the stadiums and they would not sell so well. Yes you dislike them and thats your choice and although i dont think its racist i think the outcry mainly in the western world has been overblown. The Vuvuzela has been quite a godsend because with it bearing the brunt of the hate the rest of the World has enjoyed a very nice World cup. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
copyprotection Posted June 26, 2010 Share Posted June 26, 2010 Disagree with that bit, i would say most of Africa would disagree with you as they love them and its 50 - 50 in other places bar Europe.If the Vuvuzelas were that annoying you would not see so many in the stadiums and they would not sell so well. No, even in Africa most people don't care for them. If you have a third of people with them you have that infernal noise. I simply turn the sound off. Yes you dislike them and thats your choice and although i dont think its racist i think the outcry mainly in the western world has been overblown. Why overblown? I don't think many actions were taken against it. Most people are vocal about disliking them, and that's about it. I think it is as fair as someone claiming them to be part of the south african culture. Although in reality this issue only started in 2001 when a company decided to mass produce them. So they are far from being a tradition... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meitheisman Posted June 28, 2010 Share Posted June 28, 2010 Disagree with that bit, i would say most of Africa would disagree with you as they love them and its 50 - 50 in other places bar Europe. I can't talk about anywhere else but it's probably closer to 95-5 than 50-50 in the US. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LokedOut420 Posted June 28, 2010 Share Posted June 28, 2010 yeah he clearly pulled the 50-50 from his ass. every poll I've seen about it has been the majority voting that they are annoying. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
aggressive minor Posted June 28, 2010 Share Posted June 28, 2010 I don't know one person (outside of OTF) who actually likes them in matches, ruins the atmoshphere. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdpatriots12 Posted June 28, 2010 Share Posted June 28, 2010 Any American that loves the vuvuzuela is clearly embracing our national love of irony. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruckus Posted July 1, 2010 Share Posted July 1, 2010 well they've banned them from an upcoming ufc event.. LAS VEGAS -- The highly controversial noisemakers making headlines during the World Cup will be banned from Saturday night's Ultimate Fighting Championship event in Las Vegas, the organization's president said Wednesday.Calling it a “pretty simple” decision, UFC President Dana White told Las Vegas TV station WVVU vuvuzelas won't be allowed at the UFC 116 fight at the MGM Grand Garden Arena. “Vuvuzelas make the most horrific sound I’ve ever heard. I’d rather let Brock [Lesnar] punch me in the face than hear 15,000 people blow on those things,” White said in a statement. White said fans will make enough noise during the event. Vuvuzelas, the long-necked horns that make the sound of a thousand buzzing bees, have been the subject of debate among sports fans and even those not familiar with the World Cup since their debut at the tournament in South Africa. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Icelander83 Posted July 1, 2010 Share Posted July 1, 2010 Thank god for that, would go nuts listening to some idiot blow a vuvuzela all through UFC :F Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Venn Posted July 1, 2010 Share Posted July 1, 2010 We have vuvuzelas in matches in Argentina, though comparatively very few people use it. We've had them for decades though, how are they integral to Africa's cultural identity? So would be stoning women guilty of adultery in some parts of the continent... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meitheisman Posted July 1, 2010 Share Posted July 1, 2010 Really? I went to la Bombonera in BA and didn't see a single Vuvuzela Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oypus Posted July 1, 2010 Share Posted July 1, 2010 http://sports.todaysbigthing.com/2010/06/30 If these things weren't sounding the ENTIRE EFFING MATCH, I wouldn't really mind them... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pouncer Posted July 1, 2010 Share Posted July 1, 2010 wtf that's exactly what my dog did when I blew mine in the house, luckily not on carpet though She was dead scared though, that dog didn't seem too bothered Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meitheisman Posted July 2, 2010 Share Posted July 2, 2010 That's videos hilarious Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bomma Posted July 3, 2010 Share Posted July 3, 2010 Gahahahah, brilliant Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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