The controversial noise-maker's incessant drone almost got it officially banned. JOHANNESBURG, June 4, 2010 -- Millions of soccer fans will be watching the World Cup in South Africa starting next week ...

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Despite what it may sound like, teams in the 2010 World Cup have not been competing inside a giant bee hive. That buzzing comes from a South African horn called the vuvuzela, and its constant drone in ...

Noisemaker's sound is intense enough to increase risk for hearing loss. June 17, 2010 -- If you can imagine what it sounds like to be surrounded by thousands of jackhammers for about 90 minutes ...

The World Cup breakout stars in 2010 include Puyol, Donovan, Mueller, and The Psychic Octopus. But there’s no bigger phenomenon in South Africa this summer than that obnoxious plastic horn, the ...

Several weeks ago, I developed an incessant buzzing sound in my ears. A trip to urgent care ruled out an inner-ear infection. Several weeks ago, I developed an incessant buzzing sound in my ears. A ...

And not because of unruly fans or errant flying objects, though both could certainly be issues. As it turns out, World Cup fans – certainly those in the stands in South Africa – could be placing their ...

Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. SOCCER'S ruling body may have declared itself powerless to do anything about the vuvuzela, but the world's geeks have rushed to fill the ...

Want to hear what your favorite pop star or politician sounds like accompanied by the most memorable sound of the soccer World Cup in South Africa -- the droning vuvuzela trumpet? By Marius Bosch, Jon ...

The World from Berlin Vuvuzela a 'Global Synonym for Mood Killer' The plastic 'vuvuzela' trumpets so popular with South African football fans at the World Cup are causing considerable debate abroad.

Most Americans think those ear-splitting horns that fans have been blowing during the World Cup in South Africa should be banned. In a poll conducted by kgb 542542 ...

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. The term “vuvuzela” went from obscurity to ignominy in record time during the opening week of the ...