geocol Posted June 16, 2010 Share Posted June 16, 2010 (edited) It's a global event, as the name implies. ... .......Hosted by the South Africans. That is their way of life, and whether we like it or not they are entitled to present it that way. We are not their colonial masters, to dictate to them.. Having said that I don't want them in our grounds either. But is the noise any worse than the crescendo of horns that used to welcome us to German grounds (east and west) for European ties in the 70s and 80s? Edited June 16, 2010 by geocol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmys Posted June 16, 2010 Share Posted June 16, 2010 No problem with the horns here, it's up to them what they want to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*_ash_* Posted June 17, 2010 Share Posted June 17, 2010 Well, unlikely that they'll get banned. But at least one footy fan isn't watching, it does my head in. This Arg-SKorea game, you can't even hear any cheering when either team scored! Just louder bloody horns. Funnily enough, the first few games, I didn't so much notice it, but since it's been brought to our attention, I can't drown it out now England match should be ok though, gonna watch in pub, hopefully with good atmosphere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 17, 2010 Share Posted June 17, 2010 .......Hosted by the South Africans. That is their way of life, and whether we like it or not they are entitled to present it that way. We are not their colonial masters, to dictate to them.. Having said that I don't want them in our grounds either. But is the noise any worse than the crescendo of horns that used to welcome us to German grounds (east and west) for European ties in the 70s and 80s? I was going to respond to your specific points, but then I realised that, hey, it's only football and I'm really not that fussed. I do feel sorry for the pished off footy fans though. Anyhoo, your hyperbole did make me chuckle though, so I'll leave you with . Watch it quick before the copyright police take it down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*_ash_* Posted June 17, 2010 Share Posted June 17, 2010 I was going to respond to your specific points, but then I realised that, hey, it's only football and I'm really not that fussed. I do feel sorry for the pished off footy fans though. Anyhoo, your hyperbole did make me chuckle though, so I'll leave you with . Watch it quick before the copyright police take it down. :hihi: Brilliant! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geocol Posted June 17, 2010 Share Posted June 17, 2010 (edited) I was going to respond to your specific points, but then I realised that, hey, it's only football and I'm really not that fussed. I do feel sorry for the pished off footy fans though. Anyhoo, your hyperbole did make me chuckle though, so I'll leave you with . Watch it quick before the copyright police take it down. Ok funny, I'll give you that (but that really funny clip with Hitler ranting about Kevin Keegan at Newcastle has unfortunately been removed.) With the number of Hitler's cohorts who escaped to South Africa (along with certain South American countries) in 1945, if it wasn't for the Vuvazela, I'd have been surprised if the Horst Wessel song hadn't been heard in the last week. Enjoy the rest of the tournament...... ....and any goose stepping in Pretoria! Edited June 17, 2010 by geocol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stu15 Posted June 17, 2010 Share Posted June 17, 2010 I swear i could hear one outside where i live, not sure how far away, couldve easily been someone in South Africa, it was annoying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flamingjimmy Posted June 17, 2010 Share Posted June 17, 2010 haters gonna hate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean A Posted June 17, 2010 Share Posted June 17, 2010 I love the vuzu. I love turning on the radio while I'm working from home and hearing that beautiful background drone, confirming the world cup is in full swing. Beautiful. Are you seriously suggesting we that we impose our prissy, middle class, (largely) white sensibilities on a nation that has been more suppressed than almost any other in history? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LibertyBell Posted June 18, 2010 Share Posted June 18, 2010 I love the vuzu. I love turning on the radio while I'm working from home and hearing that beautiful background drone, confirming the world cup is in full swing. Beautiful. Are you seriously suggesting we that we impose our prissy, middle class, (largely) white sensibilities on a nation that has been more suppressed than almost any other in history? I know, it's pathetic. It does make me laugh how outraged us Europeans get when something's a little bit different from what we're used to. I'm getting some for tonight's game and will be blowing in solidarity with the South Africans for every one of England's 4 goals Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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