Loving the World Cup but…

10 thoughts on “Loving the World Cup but…”

1. Couldn’t agree more. Vamos, Brasil! (With or without the horns.)

2. good morning from Omaha,

   the horns have become part of the atmosphere of the games. direction mics and other technology can lessen there bzzzzzzzz but I guess its part of the games. Kind of like the wave from way back when and the obscene cheers at CSU and other college campuses.

   as long as no one get hurt, you all know the old saying…its all fun and games until someone gets hurt…thats part of the fun. I want first dibs on the Beltone hearing aid franchise in soccer city!!!

   strive for excellence, nothing but your best.

   Gene

3. Now into my 3rd match watched, I don’t really notice them much. If you ban the horns, then you also must ban the Brazillian drums, and other noise makers. Then you’ll be making the first step to a dead atmosphere, which is what most USA “professional” leagues are.

   If television viewers are so upset, they can contact the TV station, who can get their feed to have less stadium noise or no stadium noise.

   I’m with Gene, if I’m reading the post right, until someone throws a punch I have no problems.

4. I understand they are looking into a filtering system to muffle some of the noise for television. Don’t get me wrong. I’m all for enthusiasm and cultural traditions, but when it limits the ability to actually watch a game without going cuckoo, it’s a problem. That said, one of the reasons I hate going to an NBA game these days is the video game like background noise they feel they have to pipe over the sound system. If I wanted to feel like playing pinball, I’d go to an arcade.

5. Those Vuvuzelas are only Part in Africa. Personally they are a mess and the Atmosphere in Europe is way better if you here the Fans singing.

6. I’m sorry, but how is this any different from watching a BYU football game in Provo?

7. WHAT!? I CAN’T HEAR YOU! THOSE HORNS ARE DROWNING ME OUT!

8. I find an NBA game more distracting than the horns, live or on television. They are way too busy, but that wasn’t really the topic here was it?. Just turn the sound off, how much color commentary do you need for a soccer game?

9. GMFO-

   I’ve been to several arena football games- between every play they feel the need to blast music and make your ears bleed. It is like they can’t have one moment of quiet or the crowd might get bored.

   I tend to like the quiet- thats why sometimes the cell phone stays on top of the refrigerator. Sometimes you just have to put the world on hold!!

   strive for excellence, nothing but your best.

   Gene

10. It’s a temporary problem. A lot of European stadiums (and several MLS ones) are banning them, and FIFA will release a suitably passive-aggressive statement, something like: “We appreciate that the vuvuzelas are an accepted part of African Football culture. It’s a factor we will keep in mind when awarding locations for future tournaments and events.”

    And, yes, turn down the volume. ESPN bought into the idea that a Scottish accent was more authoritative on the game than an American one (of course, we’re in the Cup and they’re not, but I digress). The Univision announcers are good and drown out the horn noise, but unless you speak Spanish, it’s a loss.

    Just another reason to look forward to Brazil 2014!