Man attempts to slide down tube escalator, instantly regrets life choices

So much ouch.
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Sam Haysom
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It may have looked cool in Skyfall, but in real life sliding down a London tube escalator is far, far less glamorous.

This was perfectly demonstrated in a Twitter video shared by 23-year-old James Gower on Thursday.

"Top night last night, but this has to be the highlight," he wrote.

The accompanying video was truly wince-inducing.

Don't worry though, folks; he's okay.

All it takes is one failed attempt to be James Bond and you're already well on your way to becoming a meme.

Truly the face of instant regret.

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Sam Haysom

Sam Haysom is the Deputy UK Editor for Mashable. He covers entertainment and online culture, and writes horror fiction in his spare time.

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