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"Enttäuschend": US-Tourist kritisiert Oktoberfest auf TikTok
In einem TikTok-Video hat sich ein US-amerikanischer Tourist über die Wiesn beschwert. Er vergleicht das Event mit Festen in den USA.
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American Tourist Calls Oktoberfest a 'County Fair,' Sparks Debate on Authenticity
An American tourist visiting Munich's renowned Oktoberfest has shared a video expressing his notable disappointment with the event, likening it to a 'county fair' found in the United States. The visitor, identified as 'Very Normal Girl' on TikTok, stated, 'I flew all the way to Munich and I get here and it's damn rollercoasters and funnel cake stands. I didn't have to leave Texas for this.' The video, uploaded on September 30, 2025, showcases various amusement park rides and food stalls, which the tourist argued lacked a distinct German cultural experience. He also highlighted the presence of characters resembling 'German Luigi' and Mickey Mouse, further emphasizing his perception of the event's generic nature. Despite his criticisms, the tourist also mentioned encountering a local who suggested he was there for 'the experience,' to which he sarcastically retorted. The video has garnered significant attention online, sparking discussions about the commercialization of traditional festivals.
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"I didn't have to leave Texas for this": Disappointed American in Germany for O…
"Flying to Germany to find the Iowa State Fair would make me crash out."
