The poor standard in most games, Germany's thrashing of Australia, Rob Green's howler, no it is infact a strange instrument that a few weeks ago most of the world had never even heard of.
Whether it's a heard of Buffalo or a swarm of bee's you've likened them to, the Vuvuzela has even sparked debate at the top table of football.
Fifa have today announced that they will not be banning this controversial item, but why should they surely it's just a way of expression.
The English sing and the Africans blow horns, how can such an insignificant thing become a source for such trivial debate.
Well the truth is they aren't really insignificant, as a number of top stars in the game have voiced concerns with their inclusion in the World Cup.
Firstly we were told that it was putting players off during there game, with Cristiano Ronaldo saying he couldn't concentrate even before stepping onto the world stage.
And although on the surface this seems unfair, does the atmosphere Stoke City's Britannia Stadium not put off rival teams week on week.
You can't ban people from singing if players can't concentrate, therefore banning Vuvuzela's is off the table too.
The reason that commentators can't be heard is also trivial, and one that English television doesn't seem to suffer with.
However if they are used to wake up players in the middle of the night, as Patrice Evra suggested, then that is another matter altogether.
But even if they are banned from stadiums they could still be used outside of it, so all the main reasons suggested for banning don't really seem believable.
They are a part of Africa and this is there stage, let them do with it what they wish to ensure their legacy is a long one.
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