Bavarian ‘Tracht’ is a complicated subject: every village has their own code for a Lederhosen and Dirndl (the girly stuff). So there is no such thing as the typical Lederhosen. They vary in length (short to long), material and ornaments. Plus what kind of shoes and socks your wear with them - and equally important what kind of suspenders go with them.

Actually wearing them is very comfy, because there is lots of room for your family jewels and the flap is much more practical then the modern zipper - especially when you are drunk.

More? Wikipedia

PS: Wearing a Lederhosen does not entitle you to Yodel, drink huge quantities of excellent Bavarian beer or stare at female Alps for any longer periods of time.

Munich is once again Barfing Capitol of the civilized world. Already over one million people have stormed the Oktoberfest to enjoy mass hysteria and a good time with many other drunks.

I grew up here, so I know it all, seen it all and done it all (barfing on a rollercoaster is a lot of fun for all those behind you).

Yeah, I am here for the culture too …

Since the early nineties the Oktoberfest has mutated into a total party zone. The traditional Lederhosen and Dirndls have been replaced with trendy and mostly slutty imitations. Drinking has become a martial art. And since all the beer tents are overrun and closed down almost immediately after they opened - it is almost impossible to get seats just for short visit.

The once enjoyable family has been replaced by disco anthems, combat drinking and fake tradition. Basically a yodelling tourist trap - that can be recreated anywhere.

So much for the original Oktoberfest …