what the deal with rick roll? - General

mik133 · 08-30-2008, 08:30 AM

why everybody makin laugh on this song "never gonna give u up"and makin those sing about it?????

Solitron · 08-30-2008, 08:43 AM

Well, I used to work at a grocery store and that song was part of the regular playlist so when I got "rick rolled" it was more of an inside joke to me. Despite this, I can tell you some dislike Rick Astley and his song: Never Gonna Give You Up because of the controversy of him being allegedly gay.

I personally don't care, and i've heard worse. But a lot of people just do not like that song in general. I've also heard most of this originate from the World of Warcraft community. Both on forums, and in-game. The term roll is to start a new character to them. Probably explains the roll part. As for the Rick part, when some are tricked into listening to his material, they get get a quick glimpse despite thier dismay and thus the term rick rolled.

hksmrchan · 08-30-2008, 08:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Solitron

Well, I used to work at a grocery store and that song was part of the regular playlist so when I got "rick rolled" it was more of an inside joke to me. Despite this, I can tell you some dislike Rick Astley and his song: Never Gonna Give You Up because of the controversy of him being allegedly gay.

I personally don't care, and i've heard worse. But a lot of people just do not like that song in general.

Because when people heard it, they thought he was black, when they saw the music video, he was Caucasian. Thats what I heard, at least.

ramennn · 08-30-2008, 09:37 AM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AP12uZvfvag

I found this video funny. It's about some dude ranting on how RickRoll'ing is stupid and how all the other memes are "killing the internet". He goes batshit at the end and it all just makes him seem like a dork.

Personally I think the whole RickRoll'ing this is a bit dumb, but some of my friends do it from time to time, so I tolerate it.

:P

Vesper · 08-30-2008, 09:43 AM

It's best just to smile, nod and move on.

Urahara · 08-30-2008, 10:06 AM

It started from duckroll.
Then comes rickroll.

Rickroll started when someone said he had leaked trailer on a game and fooled everyone.

LakeOfTears · 08-30-2008, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by ramennn

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AP12uZvfvag

I found this video funny. It's about some dude ranting on how RickRoll'ing is stupid and how all the other memes are "killing the internet". He goes batshit at the end and it all just makes him seem like a dork.

Personally I think the whole RickRoll'ing this is a bit dumb, but some of my friends do it from time to time, so I tolerate it.

:P

you bastard i fell for it lol.havent slept yet and its 5 am hahah.

woot · 08-30-2008, 12:18 PM

either way its a pro song

Oisterboy · 08-30-2008, 01:30 PM

"The roll part of the name has been apocryphally said to come from a WEBSITE practice called the "duckroll." This was used the same way as the rickroll, claiming a link was actually interesting and actually linking to a page with an animated GIF of a toy duck rolling across the screen. "Roll" became a universal suffix for similar fake links like Leekspin, and with the advent of the Rickroll found its greatest success.

Rickrolling began on WEBSITES imageboard on the day of Grand Theft Auto 4's official website premier. However, due to heavy traffic on the website, it was impossible to watch the trailer for quite some time, so THE WEBSITES FAN BASE took it upon themselves to link everyone to a supposedly leaked trailer hosted on YouTube"

Are people on the internet really that unfamiliar with ED? Man, I thought it was something everyone knew about.

Oh, and Family Guy even Rick Rolled everyone once. It was when Peter went back in time with Brian to have a fun time instead of hanging out with Lois. She eventually ended up with Quagmire instead, so Peter spends the remainder of the episode trying to win her back. After succeeding, Brian sings that song to everyone at the school dance or whatever.

(Guess how many Family Guy related t-shirts I own. ZERO.)

HIgh Angel · 08-30-2008, 03:06 PM

ITs famous because everyone falls for it. and its just plain anoying while catchy at the same time

08-30-2008, 08:30 AM	#1 (permalink)
mik133 Link's Dirty Sock Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 48	what the deal with rick roll? why everybody makin laugh on this song "never gonna give u up"and makin those sing about it????? __________________ 92% of teenagers have switched over to rap, if you are one of the 8% that still listens to real music, copy this into your signature.

08-30-2008, 08:43 AM	#2 (permalink)
Solitron Still learning the ropes Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: United States Posts: 24	Well, I used to work at a grocery store and that song was part of the regular playlist so when I got "rick rolled" it was more of an inside joke to me. Despite this, I can tell you some dislike Rick Astley and his song: Never Gonna Give You Up because of the controversy of him being allegedly gay. I personally don't care, and i've heard worse. But a lot of people just do not like that song in general. I've also heard most of this originate from the World of Warcraft community. Both on forums, and in-game. The term roll is to start a new character to them. Probably explains the roll part. As for the Rick part, when some are tricked into listening to his material, they get get a quick glimpse despite thier dismay and thus the term rick rolled. __________________ Me> What if Uncle Sam brought back the draft and you got a draft notice in the mail? James> Probably wipe my *** with it and send it back to them. Me> You know that will probably end up in a Forum signature, right? Last edited by Solitron; 08-30-2008 at 08:46 AM.

08-30-2008, 09:37 AM	#4 (permalink)
ramennn HopeDagger's Henchman Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: In...THE INTERNET. Posts: 1,238	http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AP12uZvfvag I found this video funny. It's about some dude ranting on how RickRoll'ing is stupid and how all the other memes are "killing the internet". He goes batshit at the end and it all just makes him seem like a dork. Personally I think the whole RickRoll'ing this is a bit dumb, but some of my friends do it from time to time, so I tolerate it. :P __________________ Currently Playing CASTLE CRASHERS!!1! Halo 3 Custom Games Welcome to onRPG. Will Play Soon/Waiting For LaTale Atlantica Online

08-30-2008, 09:43 AM	#5 (permalink)
Vesper Roon's Rogue Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 3,356	It's best just to smile, nod and move on. __________________ See you whores in another life.

08-30-2008, 10:06 AM	#6 (permalink)
Urahara Murxidon's Maid Join Date: May 2006 Location: Banned Posts: 1,475	It started from duckroll. Then comes rickroll. Rickroll started when someone said he had leaked trailer on a game and fooled everyone. __________________ My Myspace =)

08-30-2008, 12:18 PM	#8 (permalink)
woot HopeDagger's Henchman Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 1,266	either way its a pro song __________________

08-30-2008, 01:30 PM	#9 (permalink)
Oisterboy OnRPG Elite Member! Join Date: May 2006 Location: 315 Posts: 7,733	"The roll part of the name has been apocryphally said to come from a WEBSITE practice called the "duckroll." This was used the same way as the rickroll, claiming a link was actually interesting and actually linking to a page with an animated GIF of a toy duck rolling across the screen. "Roll" became a universal suffix for similar fake links like Leekspin, and with the advent of the Rickroll found its greatest success. Rickrolling began on WEBSITES imageboard on the day of Grand Theft Auto 4's official website premier. However, due to heavy traffic on the website, it was impossible to watch the trailer for quite some time, so THE WEBSITES FAN BASE took it upon themselves to link everyone to a supposedly leaked trailer hosted on YouTube" Are people on the internet really that unfamiliar with ED? Man, I thought it was something everyone knew about. Oh, and Family Guy even Rick Rolled everyone once. It was when Peter went back in time with Brian to have a fun time instead of hanging out with Lois. She eventually ended up with Quagmire instead, so Peter spends the remainder of the episode trying to win her back. After succeeding, Brian sings that song to everyone at the school dance or whatever. (Guess how many Family Guy related t-shirts I own. ZERO.) __________________ Sorry. I'm too weak to resist

08-30-2008, 03:06 PM	#10 (permalink)
HIgh Angel Ape for Diddy Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: On a small island. A wired, and tech crazy island though :P Posts: 272	ITs famous because everyone falls for it. and its just plain anoying while catchy at the same time __________________ Death from above Science sans conscience n'est que ruine de l'ame

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