back in 1930 or something. i mean, what are the odds? where do you put the odds? >> reporter: well, compared to previous world cups, this is the 19th edition. first one in africa as you mentioned earlier. last world cup in germany in 2006. and i really get a sense that there's a different buzz about this world cup and the word "buzz" is appropriate because i'm sure you've been hearing this blairing and this buzzing of the vuvuzelis, a horn typical here in africa. we have been personalizing several of these horns. got the cnn logo on there. >> blow it, man. let's hear it. >> reporter: the amazing so understood that this makes. like an elephant. you want me to blow this thing? >> yes! come on. can't tease us. come on, buddy. let's go. >> reporter: here we go. okay. that was a bit -- >> a party. >> an honest reporter.