Lots of comments, please let me reply
@ nose cabin
Good question! Why were the lights out but the IFE still working? Engines still on is my best guess. But why?
@ parabellum
Arrogance or decisiveness? A fine line. But i question your assertion that photo & video evidence is unreliable! Really?? Is your head in the sand?
@ gatbusdriver
I hope you are not put in the same situation.
@ speedbird
Totally agree. I expect that. There is a brain between SOP and action. I like to think so.
@ sqrew
Oh, so a few bruises from the slide is better than the alternative? You must be a gambling man.... Bravo!
@ armchairpilot
Thanks for the vote of confidence!