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Rick or Treat? Rick Astley Grades Rick Rolls

guardian.co.uk — Once, he was never gonna give you up or let you down. Now, Rick Astley just wants to make you laugh. But how does he feel being the butt of the joke? 'Flattered,' he says.

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  • vkuuumar, on 09/07/2008, -6/+62Here is the video of him during the interview
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yu_moia-oVI
  • dvsbastard, on 09/07/2008, -0/+38If I were Rick Astley, while doing an interview I would randomly break out into song... It would be the ultimate Rick Roll...
  • AmyVernon, on 09/07/2008, -0/+34Good for him for having a sense of humor about it. Of course, everyone had probably forgotten about him, so wtf, he probably has more attention now than he's had since Never Gonna Give You Up came out.
  • lucy22, on 09/06/2008, -3/+27I love rick rolls, they are hilarious.
  • iofthestorm, on 09/07/2008, -0/+19moia is the new uuiU.
  • inactive, on 09/07/2008, -4/+20Anyone with half of a brain would know that isnt an interview!

    This is one!!! ;)

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OqZfQflmmtc
  • hdar3415, on 09/06/2008, -0/+16He's 42 yrs. old. Younger than I am.
  • chrissku, on 09/07/2008, -0/+15" 'Scientology' always makes me think of that movie V where that woman takes off her mask of human flesh to reveal her true, alien self."



    Rick I couldn't agree with you more.
  • MacSuxWindozSux, on 09/07/2008, -0/+14Rick Astley "Rick Rolls" himself everytime he looks into a mirror.
  • hoodratthangs, on 09/06/2008, -4/+17How old is Rick Astley?
  • irfanmp, on 09/07/2008, -6/+19Nice try, but we're not going to fall for that one. Here is the link of the actual interview:

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yu_moia-oVI
  • vtbarrera, on 02/03/2009, -0/+11I'd be willing to bet that the cultural phenomenon of "rick-rolling" has probably amounted to some sales of this infamous song on itunes or other digital vendors.
  • 0zzy, on 09/07/2008, -0/+9http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EeuEMeg8eQE
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=65I0HNvTDH4
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gvUiLtwlEl8
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-r9dzc0duUw
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l3vek-CVNFg
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M-XTw9x1A0U
  • slugicide, on 09/07/2008, -0/+9I like how detached he is about it: "I watched those, it was so funny to get everyone in Liverpool Street Station to sing a pop song from 1987."
  • passedoutghost, on 09/07/2008, -0/+8You know, you could have at least read the article.
  • SHv2, on 09/07/2008, -8/+15i just want to give this meme up,
    and shut that ***** down,
    or else i'll have to turn around,
    and hurt you
  • betheturtle, on 09/07/2008, -0/+742!
  • bagboyrebel, on 09/07/2008, -2/+9Here's a video of Rick Astley singing "Never gonna give you up":
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IlhZCDlEmh0
  • benroy, on 09/07/2008, -0/+6He actually seems like a pretty cool guy.
    Especially when it comes to this;
    http://www.236.com/feed/2008/07/15/jon_stewart_get ...
  • Handonam, on 09/07/2008, -1/+7About Obama:

    Rick: "I don't trust politicians. I think that by the time they've made it, with the concessions they've had to make in that position, I don't believe they still have the beliefs they had at the root. I think it's going to be interesting because he'll be the first black president. I'd be interested to see what black people in America really see him as - a 'black person' or a democrat who happens to have dark skin. I can't get my head around it. I also have a horrible feeling that he won't last very long. It's kind of depressing."


    eesh
  • inactive, on 09/07/2008, -0/+6That is commendable in a way, there are so many artists who would be a whiny bitch about it
  • BalsamLane, on 09/07/2008, -0/+5 I wonder how many people will link a rick roll in their comment. Very clever.
  • bubba9999, on 09/07/2008, -0/+5I like it when it's unexpected.
  • passedoutghost, on 09/07/2008, -0/+5Here's a video of Rick Astley singing "Never Gonna Give You Up": http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PkbB-X9654s
  • usingpond, on 09/07/2008, -1/+5This is the newest thing in the history of newness.
  • martyFREEDOM, on 09/07/2008, -0/+4Thanks a lot *****!
  • betheturtle, on 09/07/2008, -0/+4NOOOOOOOOOOOO
  • inactive, on 09/07/2008, -0/+4That's his burden...
  • inactive, on 09/07/2008, -0/+4Oh the irony.
  • IG64, on 09/07/2008, -0/+3I actually like the song, to be honest.
  • johnleemk, on 09/07/2008, -2/+5http://xkcd.com/351/
  • Sil369, on 09/07/2008, -0/+3The "flmmtc" makes it look suspicious, but no, it's not a RR
  • GavinZac, on 09/08/2008, -0/+3That is the Question of Life, The Universe, and Everything.
  • lineweight, on 09/07/2008, -0/+3When you've scored with as many women as he probably has, nothing can phase you.
  • bubba9999, on 09/07/2008, -0/+3He does seem to be pretty sober about it, doesn't he? His responses were pretty analytical about a subject that shouldn't be taken so seriously.
  • fuzzynyanko, on 09/07/2008, -0/+2Of course. Isn't that the point of being a pop star?
  • lulzitsadigg, on 09/07/2008, -1/+3Why does XKCD exist anymore?

    HEY WUT WOULD HAPPEN IF RICK ASTLEY GOT RICK ROLLED????/ l)L)00OL)l0l)L0l0LLoLOL)0llLLLL1
  • inactive, on 09/07/2008, -0/+2He knows how to deal with this situation. Some people don't know and give answers like "people should respect others people work and stop this stupid joke! You FATASSES" ending up in a worse situation because now they know that you are not ok with the joke. Life teaches you to deal with this kind of situation. Kudos to Rick.
  • Iztikeit, on 09/07/2008, -0/+2I tried so hard to find sarcasm in your comment, but I will just assume you think he is dickless, as I do.
  • volando, on 09/07/2008, -0/+2that last link in the article really should have been a rickRoll... what a great opportunity missed!
  • HallenbeckJoe, on 09/07/2008, -0/+2The Hitler Rick Roll:

    http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=wz3Doq39mIw
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-r9dzc0duUw
  • DJCult, on 09/07/2008, -2/+3I love Rick Astley.
  • PunkRampant, on 09/07/2008, -0/+1I wish the studio that makes The Ring would make a video where Samara sings Never Gonna Give You Up. I bet you really would die after watching it.
  • texanbrit, on 09/08/2008, -0/+1No, it's the answer
  • matt.rubin, on 09/07/2008, -0/+1I didn't get rick rolled. What do you know.
  • ATLien74, on 09/07/2008, -0/+1Haha, he's a good sport about it. I guess he's actually a pretty cool guy, despite what you see in the video. lol
  • greatgatsbyII, on 09/08/2008, -0/+1I was thinking the same thing as I clicked the link.
  • je12u, on 09/08/2008, -0/+1Muppet Roll was one of the best
  • Iztikeit, on 09/07/2008, -0/+1To be inartistic? Obviously, but I did not want anyone to to accidentally think this guy was talented.

    "He makes more money than you!!!"

    So did Hitler, it is not an argument for anything other than how soulless you are.
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