The ultimate IRL prank! The QR Code Rick Roll patch lets you trick friends into scanning
a patch that leads straight to Rick Astley. Copy the link, the emojis, and learn the lore.
🎵 Essential Rickroll Symbols
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Dancer
🎤
Mic
🔗
Link
📹
Camera
📱
Scan Me
🤣
Pranked
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💡 Pro tip: Hide the link behind a QR code or a shortened URL for maximum surprise!
🎤 Iconic Lyrics to Copy
The Opening
"We're no strangers to love..."
We're no strangers to love 🎵 You know the rules and so do I
The Hook
The most famous lines in internet history.
Never gonna give you up 🕺 Never gonna let you down
The Commitment
Why make a patch? Because a full commitment's what you're thinking of.
A full commitment's what I'm thinking of 💭 You wouldn't get this from
any other guy
🧵 Patch Prank Ideas
The Hoodie Prank: Sew the QR code patch onto the sleeve of a hoodie. When someone asks
"What's that?", just say "Scan it and see!" 📱➡️🕺
The Backpack Prank: Place it on your backpack while walking around campus or the city.
Curious people walking behind you will scan it and get Rickrolled instantly.
The Airsoft/Paintball Team: Put it on your tactical gear. When an opponent gets close
enough to see the detail, they get hit with the meme (and maybe a gel ball).
✨ Aesthetic Meme Combos
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a QR Code Rick Roll Patch?
It's a physical fabric or PVC patch (like a moral patch) that features a QR code. When scanned with a
smartphone camera, this code redirects the user directly to the music video for "Never Gonna Give
You Up" by Rick Astley.
Where does the QR code lead?
It leads to the YouTube URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ. This is the
official video which has billions of views, many from people being pranked!
Why is it called "Rickrolling"?
The meme started on 4chan around 2007 as a "bait and switch" prank. It was originally called
"duckrolling" (linking to a picture of a duck with wheels), but then evolved to link to Rick
Astley's video, becoming "Rickrolling".