Vuvuzuelas - those trumpetty things in SA

dreamdaisy
dreamdaisy Member Posts: 31,520
edited 13. Jun 2010, 14:26 in Community Chit-chat archive
Why, in whoever's name, why? Why has one of the most musical and dance-oriented nations of the world produced these horrendous, one-note-wailing-siren-of-doom-I-will-make-your-ears-bleed instruments of torture? They sound at 100 decibels plus, a monotonous wall of sound. 'Tis too much to bear. I wanted to watch France and Uruguay (sp? Allez les bleus!) but have given up. DD
Have you got the despatches? No, I always walk like this. Eddie Braben

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  • bubbles
    bubbles Member Posts: 6,508
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    dreamdaisy wrote:
    Why, in whoever's name, why? Why has one of the most musical and dance-oriented nations of the world produced these horrendous, one-note-wailing-siren-of-doom-I-will-make-your-ears-bleed instruments of torture? They sound at 100 decibels plus, a monotonous wall of sound. 'Tis too much to bear. I wanted to watch France and Uruguay (sp? Allez les bleus!) but have given up. DD

    We are about to turn it over, it is like having a swarm of bees in your front room, cannot bear it any longer, OH keeps saying "what a row" and I keep going out the room.

    Right, let's see what else is on.
    XX Aidan (still known as Bubbles).
  • abbie41
    abbie41 Member Posts: 55
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    http://www.spitorswallow.co.za/blowme.php

    Have a go at blowing one! They are awful! I hope they dont blow them at the Engand games, it will put the players off!

    I like the crowds chanting and singing not blowing stupid plastic pipes!
  • bubbles
    bubbles Member Posts: 6,508
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    abbie41 wrote:
    http://www.spitorswallow.co.za/blowme.php

    Have a go at blowing one! They are awful! I hope they dont blow them at the Engand games, it will put the players off!

    I like the crowds chanting and singing not blowing stupid plastic pipes!

    Chanting and such like is ok, but not that dreadful buzzing, set all my nerves jangling. Will have to be on mute tomorrow.
    XX Aidan (still known as Bubbles).
  • joanlawson
    joanlawson Member Posts: 8,681
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    I'm afraid that football leaves me cold at the best of times, but that noise is horrendous :shock: I've escaped to bed, and I'm having a lovely peaceful time with just my cat for company. However, he is snoring as I type, so it's not entirely quiet.

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  • annie_mial
    annie_mial Member Posts: 5,614
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Joan, it leaves me not only cold but wondering 'why'! Luckily hubby is of the same opinion, so I don't get it forced on me.

    It's a wonderful time to use the shopping channels!

    Annie
  • trisher
    trisher Member Posts: 9,263
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hubby has it on.

    Joan, I'm in the bedroom windows open no noise......heaven
  • joanlawson
    joanlawson Member Posts: 8,681
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Trisher

    Not even a snoring cat :?:
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  • joanlawson
    joanlawson Member Posts: 8,681
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    abbie41 wrote:
    http://www.spitorswallow.co.za/blowme.php

    Have a go at blowing one! They are awful! I hope they dont blow them at the Engand games, it will put the players off!

    I like the crowds chanting and singing not blowing stupid plastic pipes!

    They are awful, but since you put this on, I've got an uncontrollable urge to keep blowing it k045.gif
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  • dreamdaisy
    dreamdaisy Member Posts: 31,520
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Well, that fired you all up, didn't it? DD
    Have you got the despatches? No, I always walk like this. Eddie Braben
  • dreamdaisy
    dreamdaisy Member Posts: 31,520
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    At least you can play a tune with a plastic comb and bus ticket. DD
    Have you got the despatches? No, I always walk like this. Eddie Braben
  • joyful164
    joyful164 Member Posts: 2,401
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    I have been suffering too. I know I shall not be watching any football, or if I do I shall have the sound down. save listening to the stupid comments the commentators say.
    thank goodness I shall be away for most of it.

    I daren't even think about the match tonight. I just hope we find some magic from somewhere. It's obvious they are going to try and rile Rooney - just hope he can stay focused. Bet the referee won't be listening to that, just waiting to hear the dreaded swear word. Oh Help!!!!!!

    But please oh please no more horns. Bring back the chanting

    Joy
  • frogmorton
    frogmorton Member Posts: 30,048
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    dreamdaisy wrote:
    Well, that fired you all up, didn't it? DD

    Nice one DD :lol:

    made me laugh :lol::lol:

    Luckily for me I am not subjected to too much - sneaked off and watched Gardeners world

    Joan your cat sounds sweet :wink:

    Love

    Toni xx
  • tkachev
    tkachev Member Posts: 8,332
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Thats why I have woken up with such an awful headache. 4 paracetemols and its still here....
    The England match will be all singing and drums and The Great Escape, especially if we are winning.

    Elizabeth
    Never be bullied into silence.
    Never allow yourself to be made a victim.
    Accept no ones definition of your life

    Define yourself........

    Harvey Fierstein
  • dreamdaisy
    dreamdaisy Member Posts: 31,520
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Singing, drums, Great Escape and VUVUZUELAS DROWNING IT ALL. DD
    Have you got the despatches? No, I always walk like this. Eddie Braben
  • valval
    valval Member Posts: 14,911
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    well they watch all the games in this house going out to watch england so will turn sound off lol they get on my nerves lol
    val
  • only49
    only49 Member Posts: 1,207
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    abbie41 wrote:
    http://www.spitorswallow.co.za/blowme.php

    Have a go at blowing one! They are awful! I hope they dont blow them at the Engand games, it will put the players off!

    I like the crowds chanting and singing not blowing stupid plastic pipes!
    gotta tell you this, hee hee i just tried that out and my son came rushing up stairs and said whats that noise and so i showed him and he autistic and didnt like it so it must be bad
    sylvia :)stern02.gif
  • only49
    only49 Member Posts: 1,207
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    bubbles wrote:
    abbie41 wrote:
    http://www.spitorswallow.co.za/blowme.php

    Have a go at blowing one! They are awful! I hope they dont blow them at the Engand games, it will put the players off!

    I like the crowds chanting and singing not blowing stupid plastic pipes!

    Chanting and such like is ok, but not that dreadful buzzing, set all my nerves jangling. Will have to be on mute tomorrow.
    i got an idea bubbles put it on mute and put the subtitles on my hubby says
    sylvia :)stern02.gif
  • dreamdaisy
    dreamdaisy Member Posts: 31,520
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    That's what we do. DD
    Have you got the despatches? No, I always walk like this. Eddie Braben
  • abbie41
    abbie41 Member Posts: 55
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    My hubby hates them - he just told me to turn off a game as it was annoying him so much! it sounds like a swarm of bees or wasps!
    I better not start playing with the online one again :lol::lol:

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