Women given shorts at Oktoberfest to prevent upskirting
The operator of the Teufelsrad amusement ride at Munich's Oktoberfest is distributing free cycling shorts to women to prevent upskirting. This measure follows the emergence of thousands of voyeuristic videos on social media showing women in traditional dirndl dresses. Some of these videos have reportedly garnered millions of views. While filming under skirts is illegal in Germany, the scale of the circulation has prompted the ride operator to offer the clothing as a protective measure for guests.
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- ✓ The operator of the Teufelsrad ride at Munich's Oktoberfest is giving women free cycling shorts to prevent upskirting.
- ✓ Thousands of voyeuristic videos of women on the ride have appeared on social media.
- ✓ Filming under skirts is illegal in Germany.
What changed
Ride operators began distributing free cycling shorts after reports surfaced of at least 32,000 circulated voyeuristic videos.
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Oktoberfest ride operator provides free shorts to combat upskirting
The operator of the Teufelsrad amusement ride at Munich's Oktoberfest is distributing free cycling shorts to women to prevent upskirting. This measure follows the emergence of thousands of voyeuristic videos on social media showing women in traditional dirndl dresses. Some of these videos have reportedly garnered millions of views. While filming under skirts is illegal in Germany, the scale of the circulation has prompted the ride operator to offer the clothing as a protective measure for guests.
Why it matters
The Teufelsrad, also known as the Devil's Wheel, is a popular attraction at the world's largest beer festival. The incident highlights a widespread issue with non-consensual filming in public spaces. Digital manipulation of some images to make women appear naked has further complicated the situation.
What is confirmed
- The operator of the Teufelsrad ride at Munich's Oktoberfest is giving women free cycling shorts to prevent upskirting.
- Thousands of voyeuristic videos of women on the ride have appeared on social media.
- Filming under skirts is illegal in Germany.
Still unconfirmed
- At least 32,000 videos of women on the Teufelsrad are in circulation.
- Some images have been digitally manipulated to make the women appear naked.
What to watch next
- Police reports on arrests related to the Teufelsrad videos
- Official statements from Oktoberfest organizers regarding festival-wide security
- Legal action taken against platforms hosting the voyeuristic content
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- BBC — Women given shorts at Oktoberfest to prevent upskirting
- The Guardian — Women given free cycling shorts to prevent upskirting on Oktoberfest amusement ride
- The Independent — Women given cycling shorts to wear on popular Oktoberfest ride after upskirting incidents
- The Times of India — Munich Oktoberfest ride gives women free shorts amid thousands of upskirting videos
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