The vuvuzela is a long plastic horn long used by football fans in South Africa, where its buzzing drone became part of matchday atmosphere alongside crowd cheering and chanting. It gained worldwide attention during the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa, when constant blasts from the stands dominated broadcasts and sparked debate among players and viewers. Clips of the sound later spread online as a shorthand for stadium noise, overwhelming celebration and intentionally irritating humour, and short blasts remain popular in sports edits and memes.