Octoberfest is back on

[dikowt dowg]

Cheers! Munich to stage 1st Oktoberfest after 2-year hiatus

The city of Munich says the annual Oktoberfest festival is on again this fall following a two-year pause due to the coronavirus pandemic.

apnews.com

 

[Inquisitor]

 

[dbldwn711]

They have one of these German beer halls in Vegas. I hardly ever go bc it’s always a disaster. Each time that I have gone I’ve seen some drunken idiot take the big beer mug and attempt to do a “cheers toast” with whoever is sitting next to them and smash the glass he’s holding. They are drunk and think because it’s a “big thick mug” they can smash it while toasting. They can’t. It’s still glass.

dumbass

 

[Swurv]

It's on the bucket list.

 

[Guy Incognito]

They have one of these German beer halls in Vegas. I hardly ever go bc it’s always a disaster. Each time that I have gone I’ve seen some drunken idiot take the big beer mug and attempt to do a “cheers toast” with whoever is sitting next to them and smash the glass he’s holding. They are drunk and think because it’s a “big thick mug” they can smash it while toasting. They can’t. It’s still glass.

dumbass

Thankfully the beer hall near me isn't that big of a shit show. I like the place a lot.

 

[Gatorchip]

I have drank in Munich before… but not on the correct days.

Some day I hope

 

[dbldwn711]

Thankfully the beer hall near me isn't that big of a shit show. I like the place a lot.

I’m sure part the horror show out here is bc it’s Vegas. It amazes me how many people come to Vegas and think the rules of society, physics, etc seek to exist for the 4 days they are there.

 

[Guy Incognito]

I’m sure part the horror show out here is bc it’s Vegas. It amazes me how many people come to Vegas and think the rules of society, physics, etc seek to exist for the 4 days they are there.

The Hangover was a documentary, wasn't it?

 

[dikowt dowg]

They have one of these German beer halls in Vegas. I hardly ever go bc it’s always a disaster. Each time that I have gone I’ve seen some drunken idiot take the big beer mug and attempt to do a “cheers toast” with whoever is sitting next to them and smash the glass he’s holding. They are drunk and think because it’s a “big thick mug” they can smash it while toasting. They can’t. It’s still glass.

dumbass

Most know octoberfest as a reason to drink. It originated as a fall harvest fest and fattening up for the winter season. I'm going back to the 1800's. It was a massive party, but it was to celebrate a successful year, to give thanks for the success and sharing of those successes throughout the community. I would say it's kind of like our thanksgiving more than anything else. Just germans love beer and are damn good at making it.

commercialization in the US and Europe today have destroyed the custom, but at least in Germany they still know the purpose and some of that aspect remains. So it's still a time to try out the fresh harvest, pastries and serious good food. And yeah...pound as much beer as you can ... but that was to relax and prepare for winter. Not just another reason to drink.

 

[dbldwn711]

The Hangover was a documentary, wasn't it?

In fairness, when it comes to Mike Tyson and how to deal with him if you encounter him… yes. The movie is very informative.

 

[Inquisitor]

I have drank in Munich before… but not on the correct days.

Some day I hope

In Munich every day is the correct day.

 

[Gatorchip]

In Munich every day is the correct day.

True, but not every day is a festival

 

[Jon Deaux]

Lot of avi gifs in this here thread.

 

[outofyourmind]