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How do I Rick Roll someone through email?

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Use bit.ly so it doesn't show the thumbnail, it makes the link different so people won't recognize the URL. Also, think of something relevant so it isn't really random.

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But won't the title give it away in the ad?

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If you use a link shortener it doesn't use the actual link, but a random url.

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What do I do if they like the song?

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Send it to them every hour until they don't like it anymore, and watch their reactions.

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How do I Rick Roll someone on Facebook?

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Send the link via private message, but make sure to disguise the URL.

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Why would I want to do this?

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I personally think it's a great song, but some people might find it annoying. So, sending people a link to a song they don't like would cause them to be frustrated or irritated.

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How can I do it over Whatsapp?

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Use a link shortener like bit.ly. Then, send them the link over WhatsApp and watch their reaction. It will be priceless.

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After getting Rickrolled, what's the best way to get un-rickrolled?

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There is no way. Once you get it... You always are. Odd answer aside. It's like trying to take back your breath. So it's really impossible. If you're texting then say you know it's a rick roll and you didn't watch it.

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What if the person I want to rick roll has memorised every rick roll link and QR code

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Post your own rick roll on Youtube under a title like, "Best Cat Clips," or "Belos didn't die?!" or something else. Get a realistic thumbnail and extend the video to your desired length by using any editing software. You could also make a video with same thumbnail, title, length, but do the video as a rick roll.

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How do I get a Rick Roll link?

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Search up on Youtube, "Rickroll" and then click the share icon. Copy link and then paste then link into your messaging app of choice.

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Is there a way to make a Rick Roll but actually type your own link in?

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Make your own YouTube video. But remember to fake it! (Fake thumbnail, it's longer than the actual song, fake title, and fake description.)

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What do I do if they know the URL?

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Follow the steps in this article to create a decoy link that has a different address but leads them to the Rickroll video.

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Who should I send it to?

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Send it to a friend, family member, colleague, or even a rival. Anybody you want to prank.

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Can I use a different song or a different video?

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You could, but then it wouldn't be Rickroll anymore. However, the main idea of the prank is to lead unsuspecting friends to an Internet page that they did not intend to go to. Rick Astley's "Never Gonna Give You Up" seems to be a common choice, though.

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Who invented Rickroll?

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In May of 2007, a YouTuber named Shawn Cotter made a link to the "Never Gonna Give You Up" music video on YouTube, and he sent it to his friends, He tricked them into thinking it was a link to the trailer for a video game called Grand Theft Auto: IV. After that incident, it became a classic Internet prank to pull on unknowing friends, family, and colleagues.

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If you have KIDS Messenger, you can't send links. What do I do?

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Try using another messenger app or service, like iMessage or Discord. If that isn't an option, write the link with a space between each character (y o u t u b e . c o m) and ask the person to visit the link.

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How do I rickroll my class?

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It might be a bit tricky, but it is doable. If you are doing online classes, simply screen-share the video or do a link in the chat disguised as a link to homework, a help video, or something else. If your class is an in-person class, write it on the chalkboard or send an email blast to your whole class pretending to send class notes or something else pertinent to school.

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Is there any way to make it say that it leads to a Reddit server? I can then send an meme and say that I found it there.

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If you are on a platform that has the capability of inserting hyperlinks, do a hyperlink with the display text as reddit.com/r/whateveryouwantthesubreddittobe. If you don't want to do this, simply use a shortened link like Bitly claiming the name of the server is quite long.

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How do you Rickroll through iMessage?

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Search up on YouTube "disguised rickroll different link no ads". You will get lots of good results, but you only need one. Click on one of the videos you like the best, and copy the link. Paste it into iMessage and say you thought the person would really like the video and that you picked it out with them in mind. It should work like a charm.

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How do I get someone to Rick Roll me? I love the song and I really want to be rickrolled.

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Unfortunately, there is no guarantee that someone will Rick Roll you even if you ask. Try making a lot of friends online and maybe act somewhat gullible when talking to them. They may think you are an easy target for a Rick Roll.

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How do you do it on Zoom?

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Do a YouTube search "disguised rickroll link no ads." You should get a ton of results. Copy and paste the one you like the most, and put it into Zoom chat. You could also just present your screen to the video of "Never Gonna Give You Up," but if you aren't the host it could be tricky since many hosts nowadays turn off participant screen sharing.

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I want to rickroll one of my friends on Discord but the URL keeps embedding. How do I prevent this (tinyurl.com is embedding)?

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Use bit.ly. It tends to work a bit better than links from TinyURL.com, try those links instead.

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How do I find a Rick Roll video on YouTube?

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Just look up "Rick Astley's Never Gonna Give You Up." Copy the link on a video of your choice, and send it to someone.

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