Why does it sound like a huge swarm of bees while watching the 2010 World Cup on TV?
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i. The sound like that of huge swarm of bees is made by fans. It is their way of supporting their team. It is particularly done by African people and is a part of their culture.
ii. The sound is a combination of sound from a horn called Vuvuzela and the sound from constant singing by thousands of fans together, like in a choir, which sounds like humming.
iii. The fact is, it will happen for almost every single game (particularly in those where African teams are playing).
iv. The good thing is that it is not that bad. If you think deeply, you'll find that it adds to the very spirit of Football and symbolizes Africa. Every nation and every culture has something unique, it's identity, and that should be enjoyed in its true form. Think yourself to be a part of Africa and you'll start liking it.
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It's a horn made of plastic and, since the 1990s, has been a popular staple at football/soccer matches within South Africa much like drums are in other parts of the world.
FIFA were initially planning on banning these for the 2010 World Cup for fear that they can be used as a weapon or have non-FIFA sponsors printed on them. But the South Africa FA convinced FIFA to allow them to be used for the World Cup because of their traditional use by local supporters.
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M$http://www.worldcupbuzz.com/buzzing-about-vuvuzelas/
Apparently FIFA discussed banning them from the World Cup, but the South Africans felt it would take away too much from the "genuine" South African football experience.
So I guess we're stuck with it for the next month.
I admit, I find it highly annoying.
More articles on the darn things....
http://blogs.wsj.com/dailyfix/2010/06/11/world-cup-update-those-bloody-vuvuzelas/
http://www.fifa.com/confederationscup/news/newsid=1073689.html
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/africa/8108691.stm
Can someone invent some noise-cancelling tech that subtracts that sound out please? :)
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Btw, I asked a similar question before I went and discovered the answer myself.
http://www.mahalo.com/answers/world-cup/what-is-the-loud-buzzing-sound-that-is-in-the-background-to-the-world-cup-coverage-on-all-channels
Feel free to answer, even though I now know the answer anyway. :)
The loud noise that sounds like huge swarm of bees are from the unique ear-splitting trumpets from South Africa - vuvuzela. These meter long horns are making noise that measured at 127 decibels. Sounds louder than 100 decibels (dBA) are considered potentially hazardous and it will caused hearing loss or related hearing problems.
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My dad asked almost this exact same question to me earlier today. He said it a little more dad like "What in the heck is that noise?!" and in a little less detail but I'm excited to give him this intelligent answer and claim it as my own. hahah.
Glad to know that my answer served its purpose and it was of some help. Thanks for the feedback. That helps me improve.
Thanks again