The Vuvuzela Debate
I have been to the SAFA Forum and am shocked at the level of the debate. Insults, racism, misconceptions, stereotyping! It is all there. Where is the compromise, intelligent discussion that we need. The same can be said for the debate on Facebook.
We should try to get this thing into prespective. Some want to blow Vuvuzelas and love the noise while watching the soccer, others cannot stand the noise but also want to watch the soccer!!! So what do we do now? Can’t we have some stands for the Vuvuzela blowers and some for those who just want to watch? We are expecting thousands of overseas visitors next year who should be given a choice. The World Cup is for everyone, not just the Vuvuzela blowers. Maybe they should only be allowed at games where SA plays. The other soccer teams playing should also have some say in whether there should be Vuvuzelas or not at their games. Has anyone consulted Bafana Bafana on this one?
June 22nd, 2009 12:54 pm
I went to the Italy/Brazil game last night and this fellow with a very large vuvuzela kept blowing the thing very loudly less than a meter from my ear. Much as I’d like to tell you that I’m considerate and understanding, this blasting in my ear made conversation with my friends impossible and left me partially deaf for a couple of hours.
I would like to propose a compromise to this issue. These vuvuzelas are very loud particularily in a covered or confined space, so how about if they are allowed in the open or upper stands I.E. the cheap seats and banned in the lower or more expensive seats. The hospitality suits can make their own rules as they please.
June 22nd, 2009 7:19 pm
I think the noise adds a lot too the game. I really think that it does, but I also hear your points and I think that compromise is the only way. I like the idea of designated stands of r the Vuvu, but to say that it should only be allowed in the ‘cheap’ seats is a bit unfair.
June 30th, 2009 7:49 pm
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July 1st, 2009 3:29 am
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July 1st, 2009 5:11 am
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July 9th, 2009 1:49 pm
Viva Vuvuzelas!
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August 24th, 2009 7:44 am
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