Angelica, an American blogger traveling in London, recently shared her amusing struggle with a hotel bathroom sink on TikTok, capturing the hearts of viewers on both sides of the Atlantic. Posting under the username @angelicajenniferr, she recounted her confusion over how to unplug the sink in her London hotel room.
In her video, Angelica admitted, “I don’t know how to make my sink water go away. I’ve tried clicking it, pulling it—nothing works. Is it broken, or am I just dumb?” She turned to her audience for help, saying, “Can anyone from London or Europe help me with this? The water won’t drain, and I’m honestly so confused.”
Her caption captured her feelings perfectly: “I feel so dumb, but I’m about to call the front desk.” Fortunately, after reaching out for assistance, she discovered the solution was simple yet unexpected. In a follow-up video, she explained how the hotel staff advised her to “flip it like a coin,” which finally allowed the water to drain.
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“I’ve been pushing and pulling so hard I thought my knuckles would bleed,” Angelica joked. “I was scared to break my nails, but flipping it was so easy!” Her self-deprecating humor and candidness about the “blonde moment” resonated widely, with the clip racking up over 200,000 views.
Comments varied from playful teasing to empathetic support. Some viewers joked that she hadn’t tried everything, while others admitted they too would have been stumped. A Brit chimed in, “I’ve seen these sinks but don’t encounter them often, so don’t worry.” An Italian commented, “I’ve never seen one like that — I’d have been stuck too. Seems pretty unhygienic!”
Angelica’s experience highlights how everyday objects can look completely foreign to travelers, even something as mundane as a sink plug. It also shows that a little humility and humor go a long way in navigating new cultures — and sometimes, the simplest solutions are the hardest to spot.