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You’ve Been Rickrolled!: When Geek Chic Internet Phenomena Goes Mainstream

Monday, June 9th, 2008 by Garrick Schmitt

This past week getting "Rickrolled" went mainstream. That's when a number of political blogs, including Wonkette and Andrew Sullivan linked to a YouTube video claiming to show Michelle Obama going on a less than savory rant. The result: a mass mainstream audience getting "Rickrolled."

Tags: design, michelle obama, prank, rick astley, rickroll, video, viral, youtube

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