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 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 ...

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 ...

Just because you didn't trek to Johannesburg doesn't mean you can't join in the futbol fun. We're talking about delving into the deep and rich musical heritage of South Africa with your very own ...

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 ...

What has been the most successful, annoying, intrusive and beloved new product to hit the market in recent times? My vote for New Product of the Year in 2010 already goes to one seriously disruptive ...

Cheering and painting your face are standard practice for any self-respecting football fan. Any fan worth their salt will also know that it is up to them to make noise to create the best possible ...

Love it or hate it, the vuvuzela is the voice of South African soccer fans and will be on display at the 2010 World Cup. Jon Hrusa / epa / Corbis Players taking to the pitch for the World Cup games in ...

This story was filed by CBS News reporter Sarah Carter, covering the World Cup in South Africa. Fans liken the sound to a herd of stampeding elephants, or the drone of thousands of bees. No matter ...

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 ...

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 ...

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.