This Fräulein was administering breathalyzer tests to the guys at the table behind us in the Hippodrom, but not for the usual reasons. They weren’t interested in finding out whether they were fit to drive (the Premier of Bavaria has already educated them about that). Instead, they were receiving certificates proudly boasting the blood alcohol level they had achieved.
In other Oktoberfest news, there’s a dirndl-gate! And it has nothing to do with a boob popping out. As if that weren’t enough, lederhosen have their own scandal going on. Who knew old-timey clothing could be so controversial?
You’ve got to be kidding me? Blood alcohol bragging rights?! Kind of a fun souvenir, I guess…unless you have a hangover the next day.
Looks like you are enjoying your time at Oktoberfest! Just wondering…what was YOUR blood alcohol level?
Oh, that is hilarious!! I am loving all the pictures and explanations. Thanks!
Is smoking allowed in the tents at Oktoberfest? If not, I might actually enjoy it.
Lulu – Alas, I did no get measured. In any event it was most certainly lower than these guys’…
Lori – aw, thanks. 🙂
Swiss Miss – sadly, it is allowed this year, despite a general smoking ban in Munich. As of now they are saying Oktoberfest tents will be non-smoking next year, but that could change, too. It’s a huge political debate.
I’m soooo glad I stumbled onto your blog. This is GREAT! We were near Munich Saturday, but my husband doesn’t drink, so we headed to Innsbruck instead. I so want to go. That looks like a blast… I just need to find some drinking buddies!
Fan-Freakin-Tastic!
Sounds like you had a GREAT time. I should have been at yor tent.
Oh, I love it! Certificates celebrating your blood-alcohol level. I want one, dang-nabbit!
Cararose – Too bad you missed out! It’s one of those things you have to experience at least once. And the Wies’n is full of drinking buddies, you just haven’t met them yet. 🙂
And you guys should be giving out these certificates at the Whiny Expat Blogger Meet-Up this weekend…