Women given free cycling shorts to deter upskirting on Oktoberfest ride after voyeurism investigation
An investigation found thousands of covertly filmed videos circulating online from Munich's spinning Teufelsrad ride, The Guardian reports.
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Organizers at Munich's Oktoberfest have begun giving women free cycling shorts to wear on a popular spinning amusement ride after an investigation found tens of thousands of voyeuristic videos filmed on it circulating online, according to The Guardian.
The ride, known as the Teufelsrad, or Devil's Wheel, is one of the beer festival's oldest attractions. It spins rapidly while participants try to stay seated on a rotating disc for as long as possible, often being flung off in the process.
The Guardian reported that German journalists uncovered a large number of videos focused on women whose traditional dirndl dresses had ridden up during the ride's spinning motion, filmed and shared online without their knowledge or consent.
In response, free cycling shorts are now reportedly being offered to women taking part in the ride, intended to prevent this kind of covert filming, commonly referred to as upskirting.
Oktoberfest, held annually in Munich, draws millions of visitors each year and features numerous traditional rides and attractions alongside its beer tents.
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- Women given free cycling shorts to prevent upskirting on Oktoberfest amusement ride — The Guardian — World
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