rickrolled
Astley-ambushed via link
Rickrolled describes being tricked into watching Rick Astley's 1987 music video "Never Gonna Give You Up." The prank, originating in internet culture around 2007, involves disguising a link so the victim clicks expecting something else and gets the video instead.
To rickroll someone is to pull this bait-and-switch: I thought it was the trailer but I got rickrolled.
Fraudulent substitution tactic
- trollDeliberate online antagonist
- hoaxDeliberate deception for effect
- deceptionIntentional misleading of others
- trickeryDeliberate deception or fraud
bamboozle · duped · mislead · ruse · gotcha · setup · trap · redirect
Spreading quickly online
- internetInterconnected computer systems
- YouTubeVideo-sharing website
- sharePortion given out
- embedFix within surrounding material
link · phenomenon · pop culture · classic · iconic · legendary · 4chan · forum
Unexpected event causing astonishment
- shockViolent sudden disturbance
- disbeliefRejection of truth claims
- groanLow vocal expression of distress
- facepalmGesture showing exasperation
laughter · realization · annoyance · amusement · exasperation · sigh · resignation · delight
bait-and-switch
Fraudulent substitution tactic
- trollDeliberate online antagonist
- hoaxDeliberate deception for effect
- deceptionIntentional misleading of others
trickery · bamboozle · duped · mislead · ruse · gotcha · setup · trap · redirect · clickbait
viral
Spreading quickly online
embed · link · phenomenon · pop culture · classic · iconic · legendary · 4chan · forum · social media
surprise
Unexpected event causing astonishment
- shockViolent sudden disturbance
- disbeliefRejection of truth claims
- groanLow vocal expression of distress
facepalm · laughter · realization · annoyance · amusement · exasperation · sigh · resignation · delight · betrayal
1987
Late twentieth-century year
- synthpopElectronic keyboard-based music genre
- dance-popRhythmic electronic pop music
- baritoneMid-range male voice
chorus · hook · earworm · catchy · iconic · MTV · music video · one-hit wonder · comeback · trenchcoat