Forum - View topicINTEREST: No Vuvuzelas at Otakon
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TsukasaElkKite
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 I don't think vulvas can make a sound
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Mike Toole
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(taken at Nelson Mandela Square, Johannesburg RSA) |
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ZenErik
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Thank you for putting on such a wonderful con. 
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the Rancorous
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Oh, I can give you a few tips 
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Emma Iveli
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That's too bad... I wish it the world cup happened before Fanime (the big con I went to)... Becuase I bet they were have been all over the place.
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animefan1238
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Here's the thing everyone. As a football fan(soccer) and supporter of the US natonal team the vuvuzelas are a tradition in SA, its a decendent of a Zulu horn used to call everyone for gathering, and FIFA didn't ban then because it would be like banning taking off our hats during the national anthem, bad idea (I know that's a strech but work with it). But football fans used them to be part of the atmosphere and for the fun of an event that only happens once every four years. People who use them just to make the noise are annoying, obnoxious, and trying to get a response from others. If any of you went into a bar during the World Cup would notice mostly cheering, chantting, and singing. So pass the word to put them away and tell them its a con not the 2010 World Cup. For those who are 21 and didn't partake in the events of the World Cup I have one question for you: Who wouldn't want to have a beer at 10am?
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ikillchicken
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That's a common misconception. The similarity to the Zulu horn is merely coincidental. In reality, the Vuvulela was created in Europe during the 14th century by the pagan cult known as The Order of the Fly in an attempt to duplicate the sound of their demon lord, Beelzebub. They were successful. |
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teh*darkness
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LOLOL. +10 forums points to you, good sir. xD |
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Mike Toole
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They're not strictly confined to this past World Cup, either. You'll hear them just as often at Orlando Pirates matches, they've become part of the soccer culture in South Africa. Also, the whole thing kind of got blown out of proportion by the shithead broadcasters, who put way too many mics on the sidelines and mixed the audio like crap. The horns sounded neat if you were actually at the matches, and only really got loud during set pieces. |
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Chrno2
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Actually this is funny because I was wondering if this was going to be covered. I was just recently on Otakon's site and I saw the "ban". I didn't know what they were. So it's funny I come here and see this news. I think I had one of those when I was a kid. Wish I still had mine.
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enurtsol
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Heh, even Youtube created a "feature" to add the vuvuzela sound on a video to simulate how the video would sound like if it's in the WC 2010 stadium.
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animefan1238
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LOL! Nice one! |
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Teriyaki Terrier
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I try to be polite and compassionate to other people. I never want to cause trouble and try to helpful when I can. But so help me, if some random person hit me with anything for no reason, I guarantee you I wouldn't be polite. I don't want to be violent, but for all I know, that person may be trying to rob me. That is why I say never to hit others, especially strangers. Some of those strangers may not be nearly as nice as I would be. You never know who may have a gun or knife and may not be very nice. As for the loud noise Vuvuselas, I am glad they are banning them. Loud noise of any kind not only is bad for you hearing, but serves no purpose other than to usually annoy others. If a person wants to play those annoying items, play them at your home or some where else. |
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JBFire
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Very glad that they will be banned at Otakon. That's the only convention I attend in the year and I wouldn't want to have a poor experience just because some want to make too much noise. Conventions are generally loud enough with just the usual chatter of excited people that they don't need any outside assistance.
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Vapors
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Here's hoping no one has the bright idea to try bringing these to Comic Con. I have not heard of any specific policy in place, but here's hoping that once someone blows them, they will be jumped by 1,000 raging nerds and their lightsabers. So congrats Otakon for having some foresight and making it clear so the attendees can enjoy themselves.
With that said, am I the only one who didn't really mind the vuvuzelas? I thought they were a pretty cool thing, especially since it seems to be a very African thing to do at soccer matches. I mean, I've been at loud concerts and playoff football games so I didn't see what all the fuss was about with these things. After all, American sports have their own quirks like thundersticks, fight songs and having everyone dress the same as if you were joining a cult. Anyways, soccer is over and I'm sure those vuvuzelas will fade away. |
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