In the video, a person is seen holding a pair of tongs and submerging a lobster into a pot of boiling water. The lobster is bright orange and appears to be alive. The pot is filled with clear water and ice cubes, and steam can be seen rising from the boiling water. The person holding the lobster is wearing a white shirt and appears to be in a kitchen setting. The lobster is then released into the pot, and the person uses the tongs to move it around in the boiling water.