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What is the average time of a rickroll?

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It is usually the entirety of the song.

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How should I rickroll people?

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The most popular ways are to use a link or a QR code.

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Does it count if you send a video with a different URL but the same audio and video of the song?

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Whether it's a "video with a different URL but the same audio and video" or "different versions with lyrics/characters/anything else replaced", then yes. It counts as rickrolling.

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Do I have to watch the entire video for me to be rickroll'd?

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Any part of the song or images counts as a rickroll when it's used as a joke, prank, or a trick.

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Should I punch my screen if I get rickrolled?

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No. That would only break your device's screen and not allow you to use it properly.

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Have I been rickrolled once?

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You can tell if you have been rickrolled if the image or audio from the video is presented to you. Other ways to be rickolled include being shown lyrics, shown sheet music, or shown a character in a mirror who has a reflection of the silhouette of Rick Astley.

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Why does Rickroll get so many views?

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This is most likely because of so many people rickrolling by making them view the video, and probably also because of the popularity it got from that.

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Is it good to rickroll?

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It can be a fun way to prank someone without critical harm. However, it depends on how forced it is upon you, since if you get a virus that locks it to your screen, that's not very good.

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Which is the best site to get a rickroll link?

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Many 'disguised' or 'alternative' rickroll links can be found: search them up on YouTube, or if you want to hide it, you can find a different video site.

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Are you annoying someone when you rickroll them? Is it an old or a rude thing to do?

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Although rickrolling someone may annoy them, rickrolling is often done as just a prank. The Never Gonna Give You Up song does not have any offensive context, though other versions or remixes could be made to be.

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It's okay to rickroll but some people hate rickrolls. Right?

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Yes, this is true. It's a way of pulling a prank, but on the internet. It's also popular, which means some people have seen it many, many times.

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Does anyone feel it a bit creepy of a choice of song in the first place or have my stalkers just killed everything for me? I get them via a text from a supposed law firm.

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The point of the song is that it is a love song, so I do see what you mean about it being a little bit creepy. But it does say "We've known each other for so long. Your heart's been aching, but you're too shy to say it," implying this love goes both ways. :-)

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How do you do the steps if you have a friend that showed you the picture when you turned around to look at the screen?

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By then, it is too late, it has already happened.

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If you mistype a URL, can it self-correct and take you to the intended link?

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That may happen if you have one of those sites as a word in your autocorrect dictionary. However, this only works if you are typing the URL in the URL box/bar.

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How can I Rickroll someone secretly?

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See 3 Effective Ways to Rickroll Anyone Online .

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Why do people think rickrolling is funny? It's so annoying!

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They think it is funny because it is surprising. Surprises often produce humor.

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I rickrolled my teacher, is that okay?

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Not really, it's probable they would be annoyed by that. You can rickroll a friend, but it's best to not rickroll a staff member of a school, business, or government. Remember, they have jobs; don't interrupt that with a prank. The point is, teachers don't like rickrolls nor do they want to like them.

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Does it count if I got rickrolled when I heard the music, but paused it? Or, does it have to do the whole song?

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It does count if you were surprised to hear it. Moreover, you shouldn't make this like an Olympics game, this is just a fun little internet meme and let's keep it that way.

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What if I wanted to intentionally and actively look for rickrolls?

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Then you wouldn't really be rickrolled. The point of rickrolls is to surprise the victim and also to play a little prank on them.

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Why do people rick roll?

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It is just for fun! Its a harmless prank. However, when rickrolling someone, try not to get their hopes up too much.

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What does it mean to get rickrolled?

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This is an internet meme where you click on a link and it takes you to a video of Rick Astley's "Never gonna give you up" song. For example, a link can say "Click here to see how to get to college free!" but it takes you to a video.

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