A long-running amusement ride at Oktoberfest has become the focus of an investigation after tens of thousands of voyeuristic videos featuring women were found circulating online. The Devil’s Wheel, a spinning attraction where riders attempt to stay seated as long as possible, has been linked to widespread upskirting incidents, with many videos capturing women’s underwear exposed as their dresses ride up during the ride. Organizers have since taken steps to address the issue by providing free cycling shorts to female riders, aiming to prevent further privacy violations. The revelation raises concerns about safety and consent at one of Germany’s most famous cultural events.
Investigation revealed thousands of voyeuristic videos taken on Munich beer festival’s Teufelsrad or Devil’s WheelWomen have been given free cycling shorts to prevent upskirting on a famous amusement ride at the Oktoberfest in Munich, after an investigation revealed tens of thousands of voyeuristic videos circulating online.The Teufelsrad or Devil’s Wheel, which rapidly spins around while people try to sit on it for as long as they can, is one of the beer festival’s oldest rides. But many of the videos discovered by German journalists focus on women whose traditional dirndl dresses have ridden up, often showing their underwear. Continue reading...
