Looking For Love at a Minnesota Oktoberfest This Weekend?

Even though the weather isn't exactly October-like, it's still Oktoberfest season; and mouths and livers aren't the only things that are thirsty. Minnesota will see (through beer goggles) Oktoberfest celebrations in Blaine, Coon Rapids, New London, Shorewood, Annandale, and at the Minnesota Renaissance Festival this weekend (September 28th & 29th).

If you're lookin' for love (or the concept of love) whilst prost-ing to your heart's content (and your liver's limit), knowing something as low-key as the location of a bow can have romantic implications. Learn now so you'll hopefully not forget later!

The Story of the Dirndl

A dirndl is a full-length apron, and it's traditionally worn in Germany (and appropriated for American Oktoberfests). There's a bow on the dirndl, and where it's tied can indicate her relationship status.

Bow on Her Right Side

• she's married or in a serious relationship. Unless she's carrying an upside-down pineapple, mind your business.

Bow on Her Left Side

• she's single and ready to tanze die Nacht durch!

Bow in the Middle (front)

• she's a virgin and/or a child. Proceed with extreme caution (OR: just don't).

Bow in the Middle (back)

• she's either a widow...or just waitressing. Best to respectfully ask, hoss.

Of course, these are German traditions. Americans like to half-ass appropriate other cultures as an excuse to get hammered (*cough* St. Patrick's Day, Cinco de Mayo...), so just because a gal at your local Oktoberfest celebration is wearing a bow on her left side doesn't necessarily mean she's looking for love. Per everything in life, make sure there's clear (and sober) consent before you proceed.

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H/T: Rare Dirndl