,Wooden pencil case 42 During the war, the sound of the bell warned people of an air raid. Air-raid patrolman’s rattle Air-raid patrolman’s bell Adult’s rattle Rattles were originally used as bird scarers. Top section moves around and around horizontally. “Rattling” noise created at the handle NOISY SUPPORT Rattles were part of the atmosphere Child’s rattle at games until the 1960s. When the horizontal section of the rattle is whirled around the “clicker” on the handle, it produces a loud rattling noise. Since the 1960s, organized chanting has become more common. Modern safety regulations restrict what items may be taken into the stadium, and rattles are no longer allowed. Child’s rattle painted with a soccer scene WAR CRY Fans have taken bells and rattles to matches to express their support since before 1940. This bell and rattle were part of an air-raid patrolman’s equipment in England World War II. In 1946, after the war, a Derby County fan took them to matches during Derby’s run to the English FA Cup final. WORLD BEATERS AFRICAN PAINTING Brazilian fans were famous for their noisy support long before the rest of the world discovered paints and drums. They produce a samba beat on their drums and blow their whistles. As the noise echoes around the stands, the fans dance to accompany the action, especially if their team is winning. Face painting has become commonplace at major international matches, adding to the color and spectacle of the occasion .
