Vuvuzelas let the fans be heard during soccer matches in a big way. James Williams finds out if the sounds this instrument makes are really that annoying - and why.
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Human: World Cup 2010: Annoying Vuvuzelas Explained
Vuvuzelas let the fans be heard during soccer matches in a big way. James Williams finds out if the sounds this instrument makes are really that annoying - and why.
Added: Jun 11, 2010
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Runtime: 01:53
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