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30 June 2010
 
Vuvuzelas! BZZZZZ!

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INT. JJ'S ROOM - NIGHT

Copied from my tweets about the exam papers:

For H2 Maths, the 2 Vectors questions were worth 21 marks. 21 marks gone! I officially give up on Vectors; can't understand a thing! But I completed all of the remaining 10 questions (8 on Statistics chapters, 2 on Differential Equations), worth 79 marks! Skipping the Vectors questions gave me time to check for and catch several careless mistakes. Really hope I do well.

As for the H1 History paper, I am glad it is history. Spent over an hour on the source-based essay; I'd better get a B or A for that one! Otherwise I'll fail and be called up for Night Study! Didn't study Post-Cold War. That essay was solely based on logic! Thankfully I remembered enough about the Arab-Israeli Conflict and Extension of Cold War to write decent essays on them. Worried that my essay on the former may be out of point. One paper left! Then I can focus on more important things.

Exam week. So? I am still following the World Cup. Good job, Ghana! The continent of Africa is counting on you guys. In fact, my father mispronounced "Ghana" as "Gandhi"! A pity that Japan and South Korea are out, though. Looks like this World Cup will be dominated by South American teams, with Paraguay, Uruguay, Argentina and favourites Brazil in the quarter-finals. Last night, Spain defeated Portugal 1-0. May they finally win the World Cup! They deserve it.

When Robben (who is interested in international politics) tweeted about "Hugo Chavez, President of Venezuela", I almost misread that as "Hugo Chavez, President of Vuvuzela"! For JJ has become fascinated with vuvuzelas. Yes, the horns that South Africans often play during football matches, that are annoying many at the World Cup. If you have no idea what they sound like, then you are invited to hear the vuvuzela!

In my opinion, the vuvuzelas should not be banned at a World Cup hosted in South Africa, which represents their post-apartheid progress and should showcase African culture. The concerns about hearing loss and drowning out other communication are valid, but surely there are alternatives to banning? There could be guidelines and restrictions on their use. In addition, vuvuzela manufacturer Masincedane Sport is developing versions that are 20 dB softer.

Several interesting facts about vuvuzelas (mostly taken from several newspaper articles):
  • Vuvuzelas can go as loud as 130 decibels (much louder than a chainsaw), while South African law orders people to use ear protection if they are repeatedly exposed to noises above 85 decibels.
  • In South Africa, the vuvuzela industry is worth 50 million rand.
  • YouTube added a "vuvuzela button" to its video-watching interface. Yes, the vuvuzela has become an Internet meme and even Hitler hates them.
  • The largest vuvuzela in the world sits atop a truck that travels around Cape Town. This gargantuan instrument is about 35 metres long, while a standard vuvuzela is only about 65 cm long. Seeing is believing, so here is a photo of the giant horn:
Vuvuzelas are now on sale in several European countries. May they come to Singapore! I would love to buy one (they are available on Amazon). Bullies beware! Pick on me and I will blow a vuvuzela into your ear. I would love to disrupt the Literature exam tomorrow with a vuvuzela, but since I cannot, I have to go and study now.

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