And what's the internet without the rick-roll?
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A rhetorical joke about internet culture.
- In plain terms
- The internet needs the rick-roll.
- What can you take from it?
- Internet culture relies on memes.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What defines internet culture?
- Do memes matter in tech?
Another view
Not all users appreciate the rick-roll.
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