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Baraa Ajaj (X)
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I would like to take the same stand as the French captain and blame the Australian team loss on these terrible horns!!!
yesterday on the BBC was a very interesting debate about them and if they should be banned, one African guy suggested that Africans should show their culture in an another way, that these horrible noises are not the only symbol for African music and like he said " Let's chant instead"!!!
| | | | | OT: vuvuzelas | Jun 15, 2010 |
inocencia wrote: Yesterday on the BBC was a very interesting debate about them and if they should be banned, one African guy suggested that Africans should show their culture in an another way, that these horrible noises are not the only symbol for African music and like he said " Let's chant instead"!!!
That would be a much better way. However, I'm afraid this World Cup will only be remembered because of the vuvuzelas (definitely not a positive reminiscence), because the football itself has been pretty mediocre so far.
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I've seen a a lot of debates about vuvuzela, and now the most recent information is that they will not ban them ( which had been requested by many, both players and supporters), but will start producing quieter vuvuzelas instead , reduced by 20 decibels (LOL! as if that would help).
The previous version of vuvuzela was full 110 decibels. And the referee's whistle is 100 decibels, so allegedly the vuvuzela is louder, which got me think that they are also interfering with the technic... See more I've seen a a lot of debates about vuvuzela, and now the most recent information is that they will not ban them ( which had been requested by many, both players and supporters), but will start producing quieter vuvuzelas instead , reduced by 20 decibels (LOL! as if that would help).
The previous version of vuvuzela was full 110 decibels. And the referee's whistle is 100 decibels, so allegedly the vuvuzela is louder, which got me think that they are also interfering with the technical aspects of the game itself.
I appreciate they are the symbol of South-Africa but I've always loved to actually hear different songs and supporters slogans coming out of the supporters' crowds in different languages, and by different cultures expressing their respective national feelings. Those things should be heard at World Cup.
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| Saving energy | Jun 15, 2010 |
Stanislav Pokorny wrote:
because the football itself has been pretty mediocre so far.
I think they are saving energy because they will definitely need it when the real competition starts, beginning with quarter-finals.
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Baraa Ajaj (X)
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Stanislav Pokorny wrote:
That would be a much better way. However, I'm afraid this World Cup will only be remembered because of the vuvuzelas (definitely not a positive reminiscence), because the football itself has been pretty mediocre so far.
that's so true!!! let's wait and see what the Samba will offer tonight!!!
| | | | | Ref's whistles | Jun 15, 2010 |
I noticed that some refs are now blowing their whistle twice, not just once as usual. Sometimes it sounds like the final whistle, but it's not.
Vuvuzelas' sound, and I hope I don't offend South Africans, is NOT music, it's just noise and I know what I'm talking about, because the kids next door ALL have vuvuzelas and they like to get out of bed very early in the morning.
I'm all for a ban of Vuvuzelas in stadiums. Like someone said before, there is a lot people can do ... See more I noticed that some refs are now blowing their whistle twice, not just once as usual. Sometimes it sounds like the final whistle, but it's not.
Vuvuzelas' sound, and I hope I don't offend South Africans, is NOT music, it's just noise and I know what I'm talking about, because the kids next door ALL have vuvuzelas and they like to get out of bed very early in the morning.
I'm all for a ban of Vuvuzelas in stadiums. Like someone said before, there is a lot people can do to show their culture, like singing or playing real instruments, like those Dutch guys.
Portugal's game starts in about an hour. Let's see if they show Côte d'Ivoire how to dance the fandango ▲ Collapse
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