If you read Trend Hunter's extremely popular list of the Top 40 Pranks and Prank ideas, you'd know all about Rick Rolling. In short, you send someone a link, but the link tricks them to see Rick Astley's video, "Never Gonna Give You Up." Then you get to say, "You Got Rick Rolled."
Well guess what!? Just one day after our prank article, we see that YouTube UK is bringing it back. YouTube is Rick Rolling their own users! The April Fools day prank is already visible on Euro YouTube sites... America, it's only a matter of time before you'll be Rick Rolled.
Check out our killer prank post (it just hit the front page of digg):
YouTube Rick Rolling its Own Users
YouTube Rick Rolling Its Own Users
Trend Themes
1. Prank Revival - Opportunity for brands to revive classic pranks in a modern context.
2. User-generated Pranks - Potential for users to create and share their own pranks on online platforms.
3. Interactive Pranking - Innovation in pranks that involve active participation from the target.
Industry Implications
1. Social Media - Social media platforms can leverage pranks as a way to engage users and increase user-generated content.
2. Entertainment - Opportunities for content creators to develop prank-related shows or videos for online streaming platforms.
3. Marketing and Advertising - Brands can utilize pranks as a creative marketing strategy to generate buzz and brand awareness.