Buzz
Rickrolling is the art of deceiving someone into watching the opening of the famous music video for Rick Astley's "Never Gonna Give You Up." Usually, those who post such links pretend they are related to the main topic, tricking people into watching the video’s intro. If you've ever been Rickrolled, you know the awkwardness that comes with it. However, not all Rickrolls involve sharing a link. Some have gotten creative by disrupting someone's presentation, sending fake links, or sharing a Zoom screen. Next time someone in the chat room annoys you, Rickroll them.
Steps
Use a URL shortener to Rickroll
Find a website hosting the Rickroll video. YouTube has several videos for this, but other websites also host the music video. Pick the one that works best for you.
Copy or cut the music video URL and paste it into a URL shortening website. Some sites allow you to customize the shortened link. If possible, choose a link that seems related to the conversation topic.
Post the shortened link in the chat room and claim it’s related to the discussion.
Enjoy the moment of successfully Rickrolling your chosen target.
Rickroll using the Secretrickroll website
Visit the website Secret Rickroll. This site is perfect for those who want to Rickroll someone via Discord, Instagram, or other apps that support embedded page titles. Even more fun, the viewer cannot stop the video!
Enter the title, insert an image, and write a description as desired. Afterward, adjust any other settings as needed. Finally, click on 'Make it!'
Copy the link to your website and share it with anyone you want to rickroll! Be sure to rickroll them within 72 hours, as the link will expire afterward.
Advice
- Be cautious; others may rickroll you back.
- Avoid revealing too many details about the link's function, as it might raise suspicion. Don’t be overly secretive when someone asks you about it either.
- You can rickroll through online forums, anonymous chat rooms, regular chat rooms, instant messaging, or email; any platform you prefer.
- Want to rickroll someone again? Use a shortened link to hide the URL you sent them.
- Be sure to use a shortened link if you want to condense a webpage URL that contains the word 'rickroll' in the address, like in this message: "Don’t forget to check the financial costs when buying on eBay; I shortened the URL because it was TOO long: tinyurl.com/62atnu".
Warning
- Rickrolling is just for fun and should remain that way. It's a harmless internet prank. Don't take it too far by tricking others into buying something, only to rickroll them afterward—even if you refund them later. Also, learn to keep a positive attitude when you get rickrolled yourself.
- The rickroll may upset some people, so you are fully responsible for the consequences.
- They might lose trust in you afterward.
- Results might differ if you happen to rickroll someone who genuinely enjoys Rick Astley's music.
