YOUTUBERS REACT TO RICKROLL - Summary

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**Title:** Discussion and Reaction to Being "Rickrolled"

**Content:**

* A person is shown a video, initially unaware of its content, leading to excitement and eventual surprise/disappointment upon realizing they've been "Rickrolled" (tricked into watching Rick Astley's 1987 music video "Never Gonna Give You Up").
* The person reacts with a mix of frustration, amusement, and resignation, acknowledging the prank's success.
* Discussion ensues about:
+ The nature of Rickrolling as an internet prank.
+ How a once-popular song became a joke.
+ Speculation about Rick Astley's feelings on the matter (contrary to initial skepticism, it's noted he's reportedly amused and benefited from increased record sales).
+ The irony of Astley's minimal earnings from YouTube views despite the video's massive popularity.
* The video ends with a meta-joke: the person is Rickrolled again while attempting to watch what they thought would be a news update about Rick Astley, followed by closing remarks and an invitation for viewers to engage with the content creators.

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1. The video features a person being "Rickrolled" in 2013.
2. Rickrolling involves tricking someone into watching the music video for Rick Astley's song "Never Gonna Give You Up".
3. The song "Never Gonna Give You Up" was a huge hit in the 1980s.
4. The person in the video had been Rickrolled before, but not in a long time.
5. The concept of Rickrolling is compared to a meme that originated on the internet, possibly on 4chan.
6. Rick Astley himself has stated in an interview that he thinks Rickrolling is fun.
7. Astley even performed at the Macy's Thanksgiving Parade a couple of years prior to the video.
8. Despite the song's renewed popularity, Rick Astley reportedly only made $12 from YouTube views.
9. The video's creators, the Fine Brothers, release new episodes every other Thursday.
10. The video is part of a series where the hosts react to various internet content.