Never Gonna Give You Up was released by British singer Rick Astley in 1987 and became a number one hit. Rickrolling emerged around 2007 on forums like 4chan as a bait and switch prank, replacing expected links with the song's video. The joke spread to YouTube, social media, and even live events, turning an earnest pop song into a shared internet punchline. It remains popular because almost everyone recognises it instantly.
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The Rickroll clip from Rick Astley's Never Gonna Give You Up, used to bait friends with a fake link that secretly plays this classic meme song.
This clip is the opening of Never Gonna Give You Up by Rick Astley, the song behind the Rickroll prank. It starts with the bright 1980s synth and drum intro before Astley's deep, earnest baritone comes in promising never to give you up or let you down. The contrast between the serious romantic delivery and the fact you were tricked into hearing it is what makes it funny. Listeners instantly recognise the bait, groan, laugh, and realise the joke is on them.
