# Plastic Trumpets The Vuvuzela is the Official Noisemaker of FIFA 2010 By Jan Coetzee | Published 2009-06-27 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vuvuzela-the-sound-of-fifa-2010 References: [fifa](http://www.fifa.com/confederationscup/news/newsid=1073689.html) & [southafrica.info](http://www.southafrica.info/2010/vuvuzela.htm) The vuvuzela is a [plastic trumpet](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gewa) of about 1 meter in length and a must-have if you go to a soccer game in South Africa. The sound from the vuvuzela has been compared to an elephant in distress or a swarm of angry bees. Whatever it sounds like to you all visiting fans to the [FIFA 2010 Soccer World Cup](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/world-cup-travel-packages) will have to brace themselves for a healthy doze of vuvuzela magic. It is not sure where the name vuvuzela originated from, but theories have it that it means [making noise](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hornscape-playground) in Zulu. What we do know, though, is that the vuvuzela is true to the African traditions where villagers were called to a meeting by blowing on a Kudu horn. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 33% | Activity: 36% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/media) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Plastic Trumpets in Sports:** Opportunity for sports teams and events to create unique fan experiences using plastic trumpets as noisemakers. - **African Cultural Influence:** Potential for businesses to incorporate African cultural elements, like the vuvuzela, into their products and marketing strategies for a unique and authentic appeal. - **Alternative Noisemakers:** Growing demand for alternative noisemakers in sports and events presents business opportunities to develop innovative, eco-friendly alternatives to plastic trumpets like vuvuzelas. ### Where This Applies - **Sports Entertainment:** Plastic trumpet manufacturers and event organizers can collaborate to enhance the fan experience at sports events with custom-designed vuvuzelas. - **Tourism and Souvenirs:** Companies in the tourism and souvenir industry can tap into the popularity of vuvuzelas by offering them as unique African-themed gifts and souvenirs. - **Event Merchandise:** Event merchandise companies can explore offering vuvuzelas as part of their product line to capitalize on the growing demand for unique event mementos and noisemakers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Tricolored Tournament Soccer Balls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fifa-world-cup26.md) - [Instrument-Resembling Coffee Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trumpet-coffee.md) - [Buildable Sports Icons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-world-cup-trophy.md) - [Sleek Trophy Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mvp-trophy.md) - [Upcycled Volleyball Trophies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/volleyball-trophy.md) - [Trumpet Tuning Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trumpet-tuner.md) - [Celebratory Soccer Snack Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popcorn-kitchen-popcorn-kit.md) - [Plush Tournament Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/officially-licensed-product.md) - [ASL-Supported Soccer Matches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/interpretation-services.md)