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Vuvuzelas Spread Disease

Vuvuzelas, those ceremonial trumpets favoured by South Africans that, when tooted in unison, approximate the sound of the world’s largest locust orgy, are annoying. The World Cup made that crystal clear. But could they also be pandemic-hastening instruments of mass destruction? Possibly!


December 16, 2010
Gadgets

What Do You Get If You Connect Vuvuzelas To Air Horns?

Hell. That’s what. Made famous by this year’s World Cup, the humble vuvuzela’s been tricked out to become the world’s most irritating burglar alarm. Seriously, you thought the vuvuzela’s sound was bad coming through your TV speakers? Watch this, below.


July 15, 2010

The Vuvuzela’s Swan Song

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The World Cup is over, taking with it our beloved vuvuzela coverage. And I can’t think of a more fitting final tribute than this: a collection of classic film scores, accompanied by the world’s most annoying instrument.


July 2, 2010
Gadgets

Vuvuzela Mad Science

Take one (1) vuvuzela horn, one (1) air horn and some small quantity of duct tape. Attach air horn nozzle to vuvuzela horn mouthpiece with said duct tape. Blow until ears bleed. Repeat. [ThereIFixedIt via Buzzfeed]


June 15, 2010

What Makes The Sound Of Vuvuzelas So Annoying?

Love ‘em or loathe ‘em, the blaring plastic trumpets have become the hallmark of matches at the 2010 World Cup. We asked Trevor Cox, president of the UK Institute of Acoustics to explain their appeal – or otherwise