Football fans of the world rejoice!  There is a possible ban coming on the Vuvuzelas!

The Vuvuzela, better known as the “World Cup Noisemakers”, are possibly going to be banned from the stadiums.  According to a report from the BBC, South Africa’s World Cup organising chief Danny Jordaan is looking into the situation.  ”We’ve had some broadcasters and individuals [complaining] and it’s something we are evaluating on an on-going basis,” Mr. Jordaan told the news agency.

Patrice Evra, captain of the French World Cup team, said, ”We can’t sleep at night because of the vuvuzelas. People start playing them from 6am.”  He went on to add, ”We can’t hear one another out on the pitch because of them.”

Traditionally football fans have been known for their singing of club and country specific songs, but the Vuvuzelas have taken away that aspect of the game.   ”I would prefer singing,” Mr. Jordaan  said.  ”It’s always been a great generator of a wonderful atmosphere in stadiums and I would try to encourage them to sing.  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.”

While it is easy to say ‘just ban them’, there is a financial aspect to the situation.  It is assumed the horns are being made for around a $1 a piece, and reports are saying that they are being sold for between $10 to $13 depending on the area.  There is definitely a lot of money to be made for vendors, and a healthy infusion into the South African economy.  This is completely understandable, but should it be done at the cost of the enjoyment of the entire world?

From comments left on my previous post on this subject, it is definitely spoiling the enjoyment of the World Cup for some fans to the point that are considering turning off the tournament.  Drew Carey, host of The Price Is Right, commented on his blog, “People were just walking and smiling and blowing their Vuzuvelas (which is African for Little F****** Plastic Horn). I swear, those horns are everywhere and their starting to lose their charm. They blow on them here everywhere. Can’t get away from it.”

Financial benefits be damned, ban the “Little F****** Plastic Horn”.

Update: World Cup Noisemaker Ban Not Happening