RickrollingTop of Mind with Julie Rose • Season 1, Episode 1693, Segment 2
Sep 23, 2021 • 16m
Rick Astley’s “Never Gonna Give You Up” hit a milestone this summer—the YouTube video surpassed one billion views. That’s rare for any YouTube video, and taking into consideration that this is Rick Astley’s ‘80s-style music video, it’s especially surprising. Why are so many people still watching it? Thank the “Rickroll." Don Caldwell, editor-in-chief of KnowYourMeme.com, explains. (Segment produced by Sydney Jezik) (Photo courtesy of KnowYourMeme.com)