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geekhack Community => Off Topic => Topic started by: Brodie337 on Wed, 16 June 2010, 21:13:36

Title: Who here likes a little vuvuzela in the morning?
Post by: Brodie337 on Wed, 16 June 2010, 21:13:36
Gotta love that world cup spirit! (http://www.vuvuzela-time.co.uk/www.geekhack.org)
Title: Who here likes a little vuvuzela in the morning?
Post by: gr1m on Wed, 16 June 2010, 21:16:32
I like how Sepp Blatt called it "national music". It isn't music, it's horrendous!

However, I don't think they should be banned. They're too epic, it'll be like trying to ban Chuck Norris or dividing by zero. Something nasty will happen and we should just leave them alone.
Title: Who here likes a little vuvuzela in the morning?
Post by: Brodie337 on Wed, 16 June 2010, 21:19:32
I want them banned at the matches... Its crossing the line when the players on the field can't hear their calls to one another. Post match and whatnot, sure, but when it affects the game?
Title: Who here likes a little vuvuzela in the morning?
Post by: gr1m on Wed, 16 June 2010, 21:32:52
The difference between a pro athlete and a guy kicking a ball in his backyard is that the pro athlete has to deal with things like crowd noise and pressure. It's part of the profession and the game.

That's my take on it anyway.
Title: Who here likes a little vuvuzela in the morning?
Post by: Brodie337 on Thu, 17 June 2010, 04:12:47
Mate, that sort of spam isn't appreciated around here.
Title: Who here likes a little vuvuzela in the morning?
Post by: zerocool on Thu, 17 June 2010, 06:24:20
watching the different leagues in europe the vuvuzela will be nothing compaired to the Italians ans Spanish as their crowds are crazy and noisy.
loved the fact Spain lost, love it
Title: Who here likes a little vuvuzela in the morning?
Post by: muchadoaboutnothing on Thu, 17 June 2010, 10:49:10
Quote from: zerocool;193961
watching the different leagues in europe the vuvuzela will be nothing compaired to the Italians ans Spanish as their crowds are crazy and noisy.
loved the fact Spain lost, love it

The vuvuzela is 131 decibels at the opening (http://abcnews.go.com/Health/Wellness/vuvuzela-hazardous-hearing/story?id=10933712). In the US, anyone working in such a loud environment would be legally required to be provided with protective equipment.

The players are saying that they can't hear each other too.