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A short Rickroll clip from Rick Astley's Never Gonna Give You Up, used in bait-and-switch memes, prank edits and surprise reveals online.

This sound is a brief clip associated with the Rickroll meme, usually taken from Rick Astley's 1987 hit Never Gonna Give You Up. Even in a short segment, it is instantly recognizable to many listeners because of the song's bright 80s pop sound and its long internet history. Creators use it to turn an ordinary moment into a joke, especially when a video sets up one expectation and then suddenly reveals the familiar tune. The effect is playful, nostalgic and a little mischievous, which is exactly why the meme still lands.

Rickrolling is an internet bait-and-switch prank built around Rick Astley's 1987 song Never Gonna Give You Up. The meme became widely known in the late 2000s when disguised links redirected people to the music video instead of the promised content. Since then, the joke has spread across forums, social media, livestreams and short-form edits. People still use it because the song is instantly recognizable, lighthearted and easy to drop into a reveal. It sits alongside other long-running internet joke sounds like Trololo.

使用のためのプロのヒント

Use this clip right at the payoff of a fake build-up, such as after a dramatic zoom, suspicious link reveal or delayed caption. Keep the setup serious, and do not telegraph the joke too early or the Rickroll loses its surprise.

使用例

  • Pranking viewers after a fake tutorial intro.
  • Revealing a suspicious link in meme edits.
  • Interrupting serious commentary with a sudden bait-and-switch.
  • Ending a montage with an unexpected nostalgic joke.

よくある質問

What is the Rickroll sound?
It is a short audio clip tied to the Rickroll meme, usually taken from Rick Astley's song Never Gonna Give You Up. People use it to surprise viewers with a familiar bait-and-switch joke.
Where does the Rickroll meme come from?
The meme comes from using Rick Astley's 1987 song Never Gonna Give You Up as a prank reveal. It became popular online when misleading links sent people to the music video instead of the expected page.
How do creators use the Rickroll sound in videos?
Creators usually place it at the exact moment of a fake reveal, broken promise or joke twist. It works best after a serious setup, a disguised link gag or a dramatic pause that makes the switch feel sudden.