Apparently idiocy knows no bounds, because if it did, the Protektorvest wouldn’t exist. According to the founders of this gem of a product, the only way to enjoy the World Cup on African soil is to protect yourself from your hosts with vests that will protect you from shrapnel and knife attacks (you know, in case John Terry channels his inner RAMBO during the games). These disciples of Phil Brown and Harry Redknap are marketing their vests to football fans who dare visit SA for the World Cup. Initially, I thought these blokes from the UK were taking a piss (you know, kidding around), until I realized that they were actually trying to sell these scandalous pieces of garbage. It’s bad enough that these guys are unchallenged in exploiting a common misconception about Africa as a war zone, but they are doing a disservice to whoever their misinformed customers are by putting them at risk and suggesting they wear these insulting articles of clothing.
Hopefully, people think twice before stumping for these ridiculous vests. At least, they should seek proof that the Protektorvest crew has been to SA to test their product for effectiveness. The sad thing is that these vests will surely provoke anger if and when worn, thereby reinforcing the self-fulfilling prophecy of a marketing plan. I trust and hope football fans the world round are too smart to fall for this nonsense.
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Some people just have zero sense of responsibility. Thumbs down.