'Drunk' Woman Thinks She's Taking Cinematic Video, Results Are Hilarious

When getting the bus home drunk, one woman captured what she thought would be a fantastically cinematic video—only to be shocked by the reality when she watched it back sober.

Ella James lives in London and has gained viral attention after posting her drunken video mishap on TikTok under the handle @thejokerscrazygirl. With 3.2 million views, the video was shared with the caption: "I was drunk asf (as f***) on my way home and thought this would be such a cinematic shot."

In the 18-second clip, James spins the camera around from the view of the bus to herself and back again.

But rather than being the moody and stylish shot she envisioned, it came out more like a scene from a comedy, with a jittering fast-then-slow camera spin and James' glazed eyes looking at the camera.

"I didn't remember taking the video until I saw it in my drafts the day after," James told Newsweek.

"When watching it back I thought it was funny and could be viewed as relatable. Although at the time, I genuinely thought it would be a good shot. I didn't expect the video to blow up as much as it did. The reaction from TikTok was surprising," she added.

With millions of views, people shared their reactions to the moment.

TikToker @bbqsauceh remarked, "No cuz I see the vision," while Thekkra commented, "No, ur so real."

Another viewer acknowledged the intended artistic flair, stating, "there was a vision tbh."

Others could completely relate to James' drunken assertion that she was taking an excellent video. User @urfaveCristina said: "Everything is a vibe when you're drunk."

For those who are familiar with having too many drinks, the thought process behind James' video could be clear. In fact, there is science behind why we see things differently after consuming alcohol.

Cognitively, alcohol impairs the information processing needs to inhibit response impulses—or our ability to foresee the negative consequences of our actions, prompting us to do things we may otherwise avoid.

Sometimes, this means taking a video that you thought would look one way and turning out another. Other times, it can have more serious consequences, causing people to make dangerous decisions.

Viewers were delighted by this unusual video moment, though, with one joking: "Nobody's on but the lights are home."

While another said: "The way we can see ur thoughts moving in slow motion."

Others even had relatable stories of their own drunken phone faux pas: "I was drunk at the pub and thought I found good lighting and took selfies, they were tragic," said one TikToker.