Wimbledon Bans Vuvuzelas, Rattles, Klaxons and Other Noise Makers
Before Wimbledon even begins, officials have ensured everyone that it will be quiet on the set.
“Out of courtesy to the players and their fellow spectators, we make a point of asking spectators not to bring items which could either cause a distraction or interfere with the enjoyment of the occasion,” All England Club chief executive Ian Ritchie said in a statement Thursday.
“Rattles, klaxons and vuvuzelas all fall into that category and they will not be allowed into the grounds. Our message is do not bring them in the first place.”
Just about everyone who doesn’t call South Africa home has been bashing the vuvuzelas for the last week or so. They are no longer a mystery toy, having basically taken over the world.
After watching just a few hours of World Cup this morning, I can still hear the buzzing stuck in my head a couple hours later. I almost find myself wondering who’s outside weed whacking.
So who’s the big loser here?
Ear plug manufactures and retailers are surely cringing after hearing this announcement. After all, the vuvuzelas have been music to their ears, in the form of bulging bank accounts.
Why ban the vuvuzelas when they have been such a part of tradition at sporting events for such a long time in South Africa. Everyone knew of the tradition prior to scheduling the World Cup. The World Cup is suppose to be about embracing the world, its culture and traditions collectively. Why deny the South Africans such when the World Cup is in South Africa? I believe it to be the equivalent of telling Americans they are not allowed to have cheesy pop music and do the wave or brits that they aren’t allowed to chant. These athletes are professionals. They can’t endure, focus and come out on top? They have to complain and place fault on the vuvuzelas? It’s a disgrace!
Definitely that’s a right decision. Tennis needs calm & quiet place. It’s not like football with shouting.