Bright Orange Football Kits Cause Headaches for TV Viewers During Netherlands Match

During the Netherlands vs. Japan match, social media was flooded with complaints about the fluorescent orange kits worn by the Dutch national team. Viewers reported eye strain and difficulty reading player numbers on the neon-like shirts 😵‍💫.

Internet providers VodafoneZiggo and KPN acknowledged the issue. A VodafoneZiggo spokesperson explained that the new shirt color is almost fluorescent - a shade that barely exists in nature, making it difficult for televisions to process accurately. Previous Dutch kits were more of a brownish-orange.

Some viewers complained the color appeared red on their screens: "We are not red! We are orange!" 🟠 Others suggested the KNVB should test jersey colors on camera before making a final choice. Tech experts noted that during major events, providers sometimes reduce signal quality to accommodate more simultaneous viewers, which can degrade color accuracy along with sharpness.

The provider downplayed the volume of complaints relative to the total viewership. "For most people, it was a fine viewing experience," a spokesperson said, adding with a jab: "As far as we're concerned, the orange could have been even brighter at the final whistle - but that has more to do with the game than the picture." 😏