The SEC just thinks cowbells are a problem. If you've watched world cup or listened to it (especially on the radio) these horn-blowing idiots are ruining the game.
http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5ghUbctrzM88GqP_A_qJZppPbhjVw
<div id="hn-headline">World Cup organiser mulls vuvuzela ban</div><p class="hn-byline">(AFP) – <span class="hn-date">1 day ago</span></p>
JOHANNESBURG — World Cup organising committee head Danny Jordaan on Sunday did not rule out banning vuvuzelas, the noisy plastic trumpets which have proved a hit with fans in South Africa but threaten to deafen players and viewers alike.</p>
Criticism of the vuvuzelas has been almost as loud as the instruments themselves with broadcasting companies complaining the din is almost drowning out commentary.</p>
"We've tried to get some order," said Jordaan.</p>
"We have asked for no vuvuzelas during national anthems or during stadium announcements. I know it's a difficult question," he added, saying that "we're trying to manage the best we can.</p>
"We heard from the broadcasters and individuals and it's something we are evaluating on an on-going base.</p>
Jordaan told the BBC in an interview that he had to consider the option of banning the trumpets.</p>
"If there are grounds to do so, yes," he said, asked if a ban was an option.</p>
France captain Patrice Evra said the incessant noise was a factor in his side's poor display in their draw with Uruguay.</p>
According to Evra: "We can't sleep at night because of the vuvuzelas. People start playing them from 6 a.m. We can't hear one another out on the pitch because of them," the Frenchman added.</p>
Jordaan said: "I would prefer singing" and called on fans to chant instead.</p>
"In the days of the struggle (against apartheid) we were singing, all through our history. It's our ability to sing that inspired and drove the emotions."</p>
http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5ghUbctrzM88GqP_A_qJZppPbhjVw
<div id="hn-headline">World Cup organiser mulls vuvuzela ban</div><p class="hn-byline">(AFP) – <span class="hn-date">1 day ago</span></p>
JOHANNESBURG — World Cup organising committee head Danny Jordaan on Sunday did not rule out banning vuvuzelas, the noisy plastic trumpets which have proved a hit with fans in South Africa but threaten to deafen players and viewers alike.</p>
Criticism of the vuvuzelas has been almost as loud as the instruments themselves with broadcasting companies complaining the din is almost drowning out commentary.</p>
"We've tried to get some order," said Jordaan.</p>
"We have asked for no vuvuzelas during national anthems or during stadium announcements. I know it's a difficult question," he added, saying that "we're trying to manage the best we can.</p>
"We heard from the broadcasters and individuals and it's something we are evaluating on an on-going base.</p>
Jordaan told the BBC in an interview that he had to consider the option of banning the trumpets.</p>
"If there are grounds to do so, yes," he said, asked if a ban was an option.</p>
France captain Patrice Evra said the incessant noise was a factor in his side's poor display in their draw with Uruguay.</p>
According to Evra: "We can't sleep at night because of the vuvuzelas. People start playing them from 6 a.m. We can't hear one another out on the pitch because of them," the Frenchman added.</p>
Jordaan said: "I would prefer singing" and called on fans to chant instead.</p>
"In the days of the struggle (against apartheid) we were singing, all through our history. It's our ability to sing that inspired and drove the emotions."</p>
