Fact Check: 'Under 18 Years Old' Pop-up Warning On Viral 'Overcrowded Oktoberfest' Videos Is FAKE -- It's Engagement Bait On Harmless Footage
Fact Check
Do viral clips with a pop-up warning advising people "under 18 years old" against watching videos of the "overcrowded Oktoberfest" show dramatic events in Munich, Germany? No, that's not true: It's engagement bait added to routine video of the annual beer and folk culture festival. Such pop-up banners attempt to make social media users hit "like" or "follow" buttons as…