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YouTube’s Got A New Vuvuzela Button

By Allie Townsend | @Allie_Townsend | June 24, 2010 | +

YouTube has installed a new vuvuzela button in honor of the World Cup. Oh dear God, Why?

Press on the tiny soccer ball located on the bottom right corner of any YouTube video and you’ll be greeted with the sound of the vuvuzelas, and possibly prompted to bang your head against the surface of your desk. What is it about these annoying little horns that has us so amused?

More on Techland: Vuvuzela: There’s An (Incredibly Annoying) App For That

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  • chelsea15jk

    I was watching DS9 last night when I noticed the button, and I tried it out and starting laughing so hard! I don’t know why it is so amusing…but it was. And annoying! I’m glad it’s just an option. XD

  • richardsrussell

    I think it’s kinda sweet that they’re making this accommodation for the masochists, a sadly misunderstood sex-group minority who might otherwise mistakenly experience enjoyment watching a video.

  • http://crichton007.wordpress.com crichton007

    This makes watching Glenn Beck clips much more bearable. Now I only have to see him but longer have to hear him.

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