Here's what Wikipedia says about the Vuvuzela:
The vuvuzela (English pronunciation: /vuːvuːˈzeɪlə/) , sometimes called a "lepatata" (its Tswana name) or a stadium horn, is a blowing horn up to approximately 1 m (3 ft 3 in) in length. It is commonly blown by fans at football matches in South Africa.[1] The instrument is played using a simple brass instrument technique of blowing through compressed lips to create a buzz, and emits (from the standard shorter horn of about 60–65 cm) a loud monotone (B♭3). A similar instrument (known as corneta in Brazil and other Latin American countries) is used by football fans in South America.[2] Very similar plastic horns have also been a tradition at the Quebec Winter Carnival for many years.[3]
Apparently some fans are claiming the little horns are too distracting. Others claim it is a cultural right for fans to blast their little plastic horns in support of their team.
Whatever the case may be, the issue is also being debated on the Twitter:
@RobRoutzahn Maybe the White Sox should have a "Vuvuzela Day" at The Cell. Might be the only way to create "buzz" around the 2010 Sox.
@DustinJiles I support the vuvuzela #FIFA #goUSA
@marianaheller pra vc @bicmuller http://youtu.be/7X031mwwuLg - How to blow a vuvuzela, South African style.
@ManfrediniPR Boa essa do Macaco Simão: o Galvão Bueno é a vuvuzela da Globo.
@banditcountry Annoying monotony with occasional drone RT @godwingrech: Albo is a human vuvuzela #lateline
@NiallHarkin Is the vuvuzela ruinging the 2010 World Cup? http://tinyurl.com/3yr9rpo
@travelcomments How to tune out the vuvuzela sound on your TV http://bit.ly/dewuWM #wc2010 #worldcup
#southafrica #vuvuzela @CiaraMK Bit of synchronized vuvuzela playing going on now. Sign of a truly gripping game. #RTE #WorldCup
@madhukarcintury if the players do not want the vuvuzela fifa should ban it
@adrian_johnson Maybe if we Tweet #worldcup
#vuvuzela #FAIL enough times, someone from customer service will come on & sort it out
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