Do the Vuvuzelas bother you? (WC2010)

I have to say No. Seriously, the first game (South Africa vs Mexico) I was like "What the hell is that?" But I forgot about them soon enough. And I've watched around 15 full games so far.

What say you, GameSpotters?

They're not bad on the TV, but I would not want to hear it live.

Meh, they were a little irritating at first but I've gotten used to them.

just a little bit.

I don't mind them on tv, but I'm sure I'd be annoyed if I was at the game.

not at all, though theres no way in hell i'm turning on my surround sound to watch one of these games

I like them.rockguy92

You get used to them when watching on TV, but if you were there I bet you'd hate them. So many people that went there for the cup are upset. It's hurting their ears, and it just kinda takes away from what soccer is all about, mainly all the chants. That was a part that I though was really cool when I was watching the 2006 World Cup in Germany. I think they should do away with them after the group stage, especially since so many players are complaining.

Well that's the big debate.

Which is more important? Cultural traditions or what the rest of the world wants. There are many arguments against, obviously, most notably the fact that there are 32 countries represented and the tournament should reflect the diversity, and not only what South Africa wants. To which it's possible to reply : well FIFA chose South Africa, it must deal with the culture down there. FIFA can't go tell Africans : "You can't celebrate soccer like you usually do during a month", that would be unethical and most likely comdemned by the UN or something.

That's both an ethical and political debate.

They're not bad on the TV, but I would not want to hear it live.

CJL13

Lets be tolerant of differences, and accept it. I think their awesome btw.

I got used to them. They did bother me during the Confederations Cup last year though.

It was annoying but I got used to it. Plus if I was at the games I would use it too.

Rick Reilly wrote a funny article talking about them on espn

i've been to a soccer game before and I can't stand them either

I know its a culture thing, but they are annoying.

At first the constant buzzing they produced was irritating, but I've grown to ignore it and just enjoy what is happening on the pitch.

Although I'm not a soccer fan by any means, I pray that the dreaded vuvuzela remains in Africa and won't be a hindrance worldwide.

I'm not really a fan, I think it takes away from the atmosphere. One of the things I really like watching in a game is when the crowd goes crazy whenever something good happens for the team they're rooting for...with the vuvuzelas, it seems like it just goes from a quieter buzz sound to a slightly louder buzz sound. JML897

They were very annoying at first. I've gotten used to it by now.