World Cup fans can make even more noise this weekend, but not without some controversy. The vuvuzela is coming to town! Is it an instrument of joy or torture for the ears? People are divided.
The vuvuzela has caused quite a big ruckus in the World Cup where everyone over the world has a love or hate relationship with this instrument. Some fans loves it as it boosts the atmosphere, lifting everyone's spirits. While some other fans absolutely despises the noise that comes from the equipment as it gets really annoying at times. The Vuvuzela is definitely the hot topic for everyone now as I see it on the trending topics of Twitter and even youtube has added a "Football" button where the sounds of vuvuzela will be played when you click on the button. Way to ruin your videos isn't it?
Having watched quite a few World Cup matches, I have experienced the prowess of the Vuvuzela. It sounds like hornets to me, but it is pretty much bearable. However, it is probably worst for the fans watching at the stadium as there are harmful effects to one's ears. But I do think that the vuvuzela is pretty cool to play with if you do it moderately.
The selling price here will be about S$50 per piece - about double what it is going for in South Africa. This is for the high-end model - the one with the country sock - which is what the supplier is selling here.
I feel that the vuvuzela is overpriced in Singapore as it is only sold at $10 in South Africa. I would have considered buying it home if it costs $10 but not when it is priced at $50. After all, when the World Cup buzz dies down, the vuvuzela would only be lying in everyone's storeroom.
source: http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/1066288/1/.html
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