rickroll

Rick Astley singing into a microphone with a neutral expression.
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What does the rickroll emoji mean?

The ultimate internet classic for catching friends off guard.

This iconic image features a young man in a blazer singing into a vintage microphone, instantly recognizable as a staple of internet culture. It is widely used in Discord and Slack to playfully prank or surprise users, serving as the definitive visual shorthand for an unexpected digital encounter.

When to use it

  • Surprising friends with an unexpected link
  • Responding to someone asking for a source
  • Trolling users in a friendly chat environment
  • Adding humor to a serious conversation thread

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How to add this emoji

Add to Discord
  1. Click Add to my server above and pick a Discord server you manage (CommunityOne must be installed).
  2. Or download the file: open Discord → Server Settings → Emoji → Upload Emoji.
  3. Give it a name and save. You need Manage Server (or Create Expressions) permission.
Add to Slack
  1. Download the rickroll image.
  2. Open the Slack emoji picker and click Add Emoji.
  3. Upload the file, name it, and save.
Add to Revolt/Stoat
  1. Download the rickroll image.
  2. Open Server Settings → Emojis in Revolt or Stoat.
  3. Upload the file and name your new emoji.
Add to Guilded
  1. Download the rickroll image.
  2. Go to Server Settings → Emotes in Guilded.
  3. Upload the file and give it a name.