Vuvuzela is ruining the world cup

[Zyzzyva]

Ahh, there we go...... been waiting for that.

defintion of "these people": people who blow vuvuzelas non stop for 90 minutes.

 

[LancelotSA]

If this doesn't shut the critics in this thread up, I dont know what will.

You unfortunately underestimate the pig headedness of some individuals!

But thanks for those numbers! ha ha 22,000 sales in 12 hours in a country that apparently hates them! ha ha ha

 

[D3x]

Fsuk, I can tell you one thing, I am not usually big on violence but there are a couple of little twerps on this forum that need a damn good beating. I'd be up for that!

Pity you so far away.

I'd let you try though.

Funny how some guys feel stronger sitting behind a PC.

 

[marine1]

Ahh, there we go...... been waiting for that.

Please explain

 

[marine1]

Fsuk, I can tell you one thing, I am not usually big on violence but there are a couple of little twerps on this forum that need a damn good beating. I'd be up for that!

Lancelot you have all bark, no bite, maybe be careful who you threaten
Never know when one of those "little twerps" might just meet you and give you a hiding.

 

[marine1]

Pity you so far away.

I'd let you try though.

Funny how some guys feel stronger sitting behind a PC.

Amen to that.
Reminds me of a poodle behind a gate barking at other dogs, open the gate and the poodle runs inside the house.

 

[LancelotSA]

Amen to that.
Reminds me of a poodle behind a gate barking at other dogs, open the gate and the poodle runs inside the house.

Interesting that last time I suggested someone meet up with me just so we could chat face to face I was told to stop being aggressive. The funnier part is that Penguin has not been seen since!

And Marine, you don't exactly strike me as a doberman yourself. Hiding in your bomb shelter with all your guns. Real men don't need weapons to make them feel superior.

Funny how some guys feel stronger sitting behind a PC.

Here's one of them.

 

[Jonny Two Shoes]

I get it though. I mean I happen to be arguing against the same logic that would have 90 minutes of droning killing the fun you normally expect out of watching a match there is no way to win lol. If it was customary in Africa to go watch the soccer stark naked they would still defend it and say broadcasters should comprimise by showing fuzzy censorship all over the screen.

I smirked when the commentator on the Italy game mentioned how the coaches were struggling to get their message across because of the continuous drone of the vuvuzelas.

 

[marine1]

Interesting that last time I suggested someone meet up with me just so we could chat face to face I was told to stop being aggressive. The funnier part is that Penguin has not been seen since!

And Marine, you don't exactly strike me as a doberman yourself. Hiding in your bomb shelter with all your guns. Real men don't need weapons to make them feel superior.



Here's one of them.

Lancelot, any time you want to meet, let me know, I am the last person to back down
Guns or no guns.
I collect guns, dont need them to defend against little fat men behind pc's
Not saying thats you of course, just saying .......
But as said anytime you want to meet, I live in Sandton.
but once again the thread is derailed and will have to be moderated or closed

 

[LancelotSA]

I get it though. I mean I happen to be arguing against the same logic that would have 90 minutes of droning killing the fun you normally expect out of watching a match there is no way to win lol. If it was customary in Africa to go watch the soccer stark naked they would still defend it and say broadcasters should comprimise by showing fuzzy censorship all over the screen.

I smirked when the commentator on the Italy game mentioned how the coaches were struggling to get their message across because of the continuous drone of the vuvuzelas.

Um, yes! If this is the way soccer was watched here then FIFA would have been fully aware of this and would have had to make a decision before hand whether they were willing to accept this or not. It is really not that difficult to understand.

Why were you smirking? I'm sure I've heard the commentators say the same when there has been shouting in the stadium.

 

[SpellJammer]

I get it though. I mean I happen to be arguing against the same logic that would have 90 minutes of droning killing the fun you normally expect out of watching a match there is no way to win lol. If it was customary in Africa to go watch the soccer stark naked they would still defend it and say broadcasters should comprimise by showing fuzzy censorship all over the screen.

I smirked when the commentator on the Italy game mentioned how the coaches were struggling to get their message across because of the continuous drone of the vuvuzelas.

Apparently you do not appreciate the reality of the situation. Let me post it one more time. Hopefully it actually sinks in this time.

Jordaan told the BBC in an interview that he had to consider the option of banning the trumpets.

"If there are grounds to do so, yes," he said.

Fifa president Sepp Blatter supports the trumpets.

"I have always said that Africa has a different rhythm, a different sound," he said in a Twitter update.

"Would you want to see a ban on the fan traditions in your country?"

But while the ear-splitting plastic trumpets might end up muted in the BBCs screenings, their drone is gaining popularity outside the stadiums of South Africa, and they are predicted to be a common sound at sporting events across the world.

The horns sold out in supermarkets across the UK and virtual vuvuzela apps are soaring on the Apple iTunes charts.

During England's game against America on the weekend the horns were blasted in English pubs and constant shipments have been ordered from South Africa.

Supermarket chain Sainsbury's sold one "Vu Vu" horn every two seconds on Saturday- shifting 22,000 of the instruments in 12 hours before England's game.

It expects to sell out of its extra order of 25,000 horns before Friday's game against Algeria.

Online store Amazon said sales had increased by 1000 per cent since the World Cup started.

David Broughton, from the England-based company thevuvuzelaman.co.uk, said the country was gripped with "vuvuzela fever".

"We sold 1000 online over the weekend. Someone in Dubai has asked for 10,000. If anyone knows of half a million vuvuzelas lying around, they could get very rich," he told British newspapers.

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/spo...ban-the-vuvuzela/story-fn5eponp-1225879444091

So, what are you actually opposed to in light of the above?

 

[Jonny Two Shoes]

^^

My point exactly can't win. Because the same logic does not prevail between us.

 

[D3x]

Here's one of them.

I don't feel strong only behind a PC chap, seriously. I would put money on you not showing up for our meeting. I'd even let you bring your vuvuzela with.

 

[LancelotSA]

Marine, I am in Durban so if you are in town send me a message.

The problem is that you are not one of the people that really irritate me. You irritate me ( ) but we tend to finish our discussions. It is the ones who act like ....! Jola, is one of them. Penguin was one. There are a few others whose names slip me now. But they are the ones I'd enjoy to meet face to face so we could have discussions without them all of a sudden disappearing or throwing insults. Oh Brendan is another.

 

[Jonny Two Shoes]

So anyway my major problem is that something I enjoy is being ruined and I am told to shut up and live with it. When all I ask in all modesty is for people to have the decency to use it during a match at more convenient and appropriate times and not ALL the time and I'm sure many complainers overseas and local want the same thing. The defensive nature of the pro vuvu supporters who cannot settle for anything less than constant blaring of the thing all match long is what is making me hate it so much as it is now fast becomming the object of my fury. That along with the shut up and live with it attitude that in my mind always deserves a smack no matter what it entails.

 

[sincerious]

btw, does anyone know if the hyundai vuvuzela on the highway in town was ever honked when bafana scored their goal? i didn't hear it or notice any of the commentators saying anything about it

 

[LancelotSA]

The defensive nature of the pro vuvu supporters who cannot settle for anything less than constant blaring of the thing all match long is what is making me hate it so much as it is now fast becomming the object of my fury.

...and I have stated before, that it is the calls by others to ban it, and even yourself trying to moderate it, that makes my support more fervent (and I'm sure is making people blow it louder and longer at the stadiums!)! I've said before that I would really not have been bothered either way but reading the comments made by foreigners I am feeling more and more of that F U, we'll do what we want in our country attitude!

 

[SpellJammer]

^^

My point exactly can't win. Because the same logic does not prevail between us.

You mean myself, large portions of the globe and yourself right?

 

[SpellJammer]

So anyway my major problem is that something I enjoy is being ruined and I am told to shut up and live with it. When all I ask in all modesty is for people to have the decency to use it during a match at more convenient and appropriate times and not ALL the time and I'm sure many complainers overseas and local want the same thing. The defensive nature of the pro vuvu supporters who cannot settle for anything less than constant blaring of the thing all match long is what is making me hate it so much as it is now fast becomming the object of my fury. That along with the shut up and live with it attitude that in my mind always deserves a smack no matter what it entails.

As said earlier, if you are looking for a peaceful ambiance stick to rugby. This has always been a part of our local game. Football fans do not dictate terms to rugby supporters so I really dont know why you should attempt to do this to footie fans. I cannot tell you how ****ing terrible and monotonous the ole ole ole chants are but you are entitled to them as supporters of your sport. Besides, the world is starting to adopt it. Stop being a sour puss and join the fun.

 

[Jola]

...This has always been a part of our local game. ....

Nope, quite recent, actually !