Vuvuzela (photos are located below) is a pipe, which of all musical instruments makes the loudest sound, reminiscent of a bee buzz. It is made of plastic and reaches one meter in length. For the first time in the civilized world, this pipe began to be used by football fans during the world championship, which was held in South Africa in 2010. Nowadays, the popularity of this musical instrument has grown, because it allows you to create a unique atmosphere during competitions in various sports.
Appearance story
Not every person knows about such a pipe as a vuvuzela that ancient tribes made this device from antelope horns. With his help, large animals during the hunt in the endless savannahs were brought to panic. In the nineties of the last century, just before the start of the World Cup, the pipe became a popular toy among South African children. Vuvuzela was named by local fans who bring the instrument to football matches. Nowadays, such an accessory in the state is very popular and is available in almost every home. During any competition, even older people sometimes get it out of their chests.
Opponents pipe
Many football players, commentators, and even television viewers oppose the use of these musical instruments in matches held under the auspices of FIFA. A famous player of Real Madrid and the Spanish national team, Xabi Alonso, after one of the games announced such a pipe as a vuvuzela that this device, or rather the noise from it, makes it difficult to concentrate on the bout itself. Complaints and proposals to ban them were repeatedly received from many other football figures and functionaries. As numerous surveys of fans from around the world show, the opponents of these pipes are mainly people with a different culture or those who are not used to the monotonous sound being made.
In response to such statements, FIFA President Joseph Blatter said that Africa itself is a different rhythm and a different sound. In this regard, the functionary did not see the reasons why it would be worthwhile to forbid people to follow musical national traditions. Moreover, he emphasized that not one of the fans would understand if he was forbidden to sing or play the drum during the match.
Vuvuzel Supporters
Be that as it may, South African fans disagree with their opponents. Most of them claim that the sound of the vuvuzela is unique. It not only creates a unique, vibrant and vibrant atmosphere in the stadium, but also has become an integral part of the local culture. Moreover, in their opinion, this musical instrument, like no other, thanks to its peculiar sound allows you to express allegiance to your favorite team. Among other things, he emphasizes the uniqueness of the way to support his players, because in other countries it is customary to mainly drum and sing.
Sound Settings
There is another very interesting fact that is associated with such an attribute of a fan as a vuvuzela. That this device makes a peculiar, unusual sound has already been noted above. At the same time, not every fan who uses it knows that the strength of the sound produced by the pipe is 124 dB. This is just 1 dB below the pain threshold. In this regard, it becomes clear why the instrument has so many opponents. Indeed, the sound of one pipe becomes a real test for human hearing. Do not forget that at the stadium at the same time several thousand vuvuzel can buzz. As for the national pipe made of antelope horns, the strength of the sound that it produces is 140 dB.
Methods of struggle
In order to somehow fight the sound that such a fan’s pipe makes, football fans from all over the world come up with different ways. For example, a special application was developed for owners of iPhone phones, the main purpose of which is to suppress the sound produced by such pipes. It should be noted that there is a program with the opposite purpose - it makes a similar noise. Moreover, some fans download a special melody, the sound waves of which seem to suppress the waves that the vuvuzela emits. It’s hard to believe that this is realizable, but download statistics show otherwise.
Summary
Summing up, it should be noted that the world football community (including players, commentators, fans) was divided into two main camps, based on their attitude to the vuvuzels. Some people hate them, but others are just delighted with the atmosphere that they create. In any case , it’s very difficult to find a person indifferent to this musical instrument. Whatever it was, but the vuvuzela, which caused such a mixed attitude, became the most popular souvenir that fans from all over the world brought home and their friends from the 2010 World Cup.