Vuvuzela chronicles

Indigenous to South Africa is this horn that has been on the lips of everyone of late, literally. While the supporters have been blowing away at the instrument, many a complaint has been made by players, visiting fans and haters alike regarding this instrument which has become an integral part of the local game since it was introduced a couple of seasons ago.
On the complaints’ side, the players, such as Spain’s Xabi Alonso, have said that the vuvuzela, or lepatata as it is also known to some supporters, adds no value to the happenings of the game and, instead makes it difficult for the players to hear one another on the field of play. In support of the midfielder, the supporters have said that the sound projected when the horn is blown is an annoying one.
In England and other parts of Europe the fans have shown their support for their heroes by chanting and singing songs. Nothing is wrong with that it would seem. Mexico has the world famous Mexican Wave, which was put to the test against the vuvuzela brigade recently, while in other parts of Europe supporters have firecrackers and everything at the stadiums.
The point I wish to make with all of this is that the beautiful game is followed differently in certain parts of the world. Whether singing or fireworks or lepatata, there really shouldn’t be any problem, unless in the cases where it is blown in someone’s ears which sane people are bound to keep away from.
It’s an African world cup, why not let us celebrate it the best way we know how to?