Anne Hughes, a 72-year-old cleaner at a convenience store in Tonteg, Rhondda Cynon Taf, found herself in an unexpected situation when she was hoisted into the air by shop shutters. The CCTV footage capturing this moment went viral on TikTok, garnering 1.9 million views and turning Anne into an unintentional internet sensation.
In the video, Anne can be seen lifted several feet off the ground as her coat gets caught on the shop shutters. She later shared that she was leaning against the shutters when the shop owner, unaware of her presence, opened them from the inside. Despite her initial shock, Anne managed to keep her sense of humor intact, joking that she will now have to “handle the fame” that has come with the viral video.
Reflecting on the incident, Anne recounted how she called out to the shop owner as she realized she was caught, eventually being safely lowered down by him. Although shaken up, she escaped unharmed and even found the funny side of the situation. Her family members were puzzled as to why she grabbed onto her trolley as she was lifted into the air, to which she could only respond, “I just don’t know.”
As the video continues to circulate online, Anne’s positive attitude and light-hearted approach to the unexpected incident have endeared her to viewers worldwide. She humorously added, “I’ll have to handle the fame, always have my make-up on,” indicating her newfound celebrity status in the online realm.
Despite the humorous turn of events, Anne has learned her lesson and vowed never to stand against those shop shutters again. Her resilience and sense of humor in the face of an unusual situation have undoubtedly left a lasting impression on those who have watched the viral video. Whether intentionally or not, Anne Hughes’ unexpected encounter with shop shutters has certainly made her a memorable figure in the online community.