Munich's Mayor Christian Ude gets a black mark on his nose by a clown during the traditional Oktoberfest parade in Munich September 18, 2011. Millions of beer drinkers from around the world will come to the Bavarian capital over the next two weeks for the 178th Oktoberfest, which starts today and runs until October 3, 2011. [Photo/Agencies]

Bavarian Prime Minister and leader of the Christian Social Union (CSU) Horst Seehofer and his wife Karin wave after a clown made black marks on their noses during the traditional Oktoberfest parade in Munich September 18, 2011. [Photo/Agencies]