Yesterday the England Supporters’ Band backed the use of the vuvuzela, arguing that ‘when in Rome’ the local culture should be respected. Mr Mkhondo’s confirmation that vuvuzelas would continue to be allowed into World Cup stadia followed weekend reports that officials were considering banning the horns. To TV viewers the trumpets simply sound like a constant buzzing through 90 minutes of football. Many fans have been surprised by the noise created by the £2 plastic horns – which are blasted by thousands of supporters during games – with some forced to wear ear plugs to combat the din. One named 'Vuvuzela 2010' has been downloaded more than 750,000 times, and is currently the most popular free app in the entertainment category, while another, Virtual Vuvuzela, is the seventh most popular free sports app. There are around 11 vuvuzela apps available from Apple's App Store. Vuvuzela 'apps' are storming the Apple iTunes charts, allowing users to turn their phone into a virtual trumpet. Those who can't get hold of a real vuvuzela can now download a virtual version of the trumpet-like instrument to their mobile phones. Online retailer Amazon said sales of the horn had increased by 1,000 per cent. The supermarket chain has ordered 25,000 extra horns but thinks it may run out before Friday's game against Algeria. Sainsbury's sold 22,000 red vuvuzelas in 12 hours before England's game - one every two seconds.
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