Ramar Posted December 7, 2008 Share Posted December 7, 2008 So the powers that be might slay me down for this topic, but what the hell. I just checked my facebook to see an invite to a group, typically I almost clicked ignore without reading, but this was a big one. Basically a group of people have decided to try and get the man that is The Astley to number 1 for Christmas. Very similar to the get the hoff to #1 campaign, but this time theres a decent cause. Stopping the spawn of X-factor getting the Christmas #1 slot. The site with instructions are here. No it's not a rick roll itself. http://www.ultimaterickroll.com/ Basically it's 79p for a bit of Christmas fun. I'm game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paj! Posted December 7, 2008 Share Posted December 7, 2008 So the powers that be might slay me down for this topic, but what the hell. I just checked my facebook to see an invite to a group, typically I almost clicked ignore without reading, but this was a big one. Basically a group of people have decided to try and get the man that is The Astley to number 1 for Christmas. Very similar to the get the hoff to #1 campaign, but this time theres a decent cause. Stopping the spawn of X-factor getting the Christmas #1 slot. The site with instructions are here. No it's not a rick roll itself. http://www.ultimaterickroll.com/ Basically it's 79p for a bit of Christmas fun. I'm game. It'll never happen though, as the X Factor single buying public mostly never join these sites, and therefore the single still goes to no.1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayseven Posted December 7, 2008 Share Posted December 7, 2008 Fair enough they're doing it. Not sure if that's how the chart's work (seriously, I have no idea), but it does annoy me that the site wants you to buy the tune through their page via an adclicky thingum which means they'll get some dosh for each sap who buys the song through them. Something a bit nasty about witholding information like that -- "by the way, it's not just for fun - if enough of you do it then I can buy myself a new TV!"... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramar Posted December 7, 2008 Author Share Posted December 7, 2008 Fair enough they're doing it. Not sure if that's how the chart's work (seriously, I have no idea), but it does annoy me that the site wants you to buy the tune through their page via an adclicky thingum which means they'll get some dosh for each sap who buys the song through them. Something a bit nasty about witholding information like that -- "by the way, it's not just for fun - if enough of you do it then I can buy myself a new TV!"... You don't have to click iTunes link on the page though, you can just open iTunes yourself, search for it and pay the 79p. Obviously it is a bit sly if they're making money through the link, the facebook group says to search for it yourself. Where as the site has the gimpy click his ad link. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbob Posted December 7, 2008 Share Posted December 7, 2008 It would be awesome if Astley made it to No1 at Christmas. Only logical way this can happen is if the guys behind the MTV award that he won created this scheme as well. But Rick probably won't make it to the top. There is more chance of say snow amongst other things less likely to happen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rummy Posted December 7, 2008 Share Posted December 7, 2008 X Factor and all those shitass sort of shows have destroyed the christmas number 1, and in turn, a little bit of the magic of christmas. I really fucking hate the fact it's no1 every single fucking year, fuck off! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paj! Posted December 7, 2008 Share Posted December 7, 2008 Yeah, I'm a traditionalist when it comes to Christmas..I hate X Factor for taking the fun out of it. Who else remembers the joy of when Mad World went to no.1 in 02 (or was 03?)? That kinda thing I miss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cube Posted December 7, 2008 Share Posted December 7, 2008 People still use rick rolls??? I remember back in the old days where fake links were almost always imaginative... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tellyn Posted December 7, 2008 Share Posted December 7, 2008 Yeah, I'm a traditionalist when it comes to Christmas..I hate X Factor for taking the fun out of it. Who else remembers the joy of when Mad World went to no.1 in 02 (or was 03?)? That kinda thing I miss. I know. The shite fest that was Leon Jackson last year just goes to show that we need a change. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The fish Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 I saw this, I dislike the Xfactor so much, I'm going to go against all my morals and download iTunes for this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramar Posted December 8, 2008 Author Share Posted December 8, 2008 I saw this, I dislike the Xfactor so much, I'm going to go against all my morals and download iTunes for this. I salute you! Even if it only reaches the top 10 it would be fun to see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReZourceman Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 People still use rick rolls??? I remember back in the old days where fake links were almost always imaginative... Ooooh, that reminds me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EEVILMURRAY Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 Who else remembers the joy of when Mad World went to no.1 in 02 (or was 03?)? That kinda thing I miss. Yes. Because that was a great song ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashley Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 Lot better than the three-minutes odd audio crapbag of mind raping useless shit by the worthless peon known as Rick Astley. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbob Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 Yeah, I'm a traditionalist when it comes to Christmas..I hate X Factor for taking the fun out of it. Who else remembers the joy of when Mad World went to no.1 in 02 (or was 03?)? That kinda thing I miss. 2003 i remember (actually, Wiki says it is). And i still remember my Dad picking The Darkness as number 1 for the Christmas chart, only for Mad World to overtake it. That was such a laugh, and he still detests it now. I kind of got bored of X-Factor winners taking the number 1 spot after 2006/2007. Why can't X-Factor be on in the summer instead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gizmo Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 Aah, Mad World. Awesome song from an awesome movie. In fact I'm now in the mood to watch Donnie Darko, might do so tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReZourceman Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 Aah, Mad World. Awesome song from an awesome movie. In fact I'm now in the mood to watch Donnie Darko, might do so tonight. That song isn't from Donnie Darko, its from "Avenz Et Vous" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rokhed00 Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 Lot better than the three-minutes odd audio crapbag of mind raping useless shit by the worthless peon known as Rick Astley. Can you do no wrong? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashley Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 Can you do no wrong? Never been much of a juggler. Too clumsy. I can stay on topic at least though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dannyboy-the-Dane Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 Mad World = Great song, was also in Donnie Darko. Rick Astley = Well, I haven't actually heard anything of his beside Never Gonna Give You Up, but that's a great piece, too. Eighties music when it's done right. Fun fact: Rick Astley is married to a Dane, is trying to learn Danish, and did the music for the Danish film Oh, Happy Day. Yes, I'm proud that Astley is associated with Denmark. :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flameboy Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 John Sergant will get xmas no.1 with his single... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoadKill Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 Lot better than the three-minutes odd audio crapbag of mind raping useless shit by the worthless peon known as Rick Astley. You're wrong and one day karma will spite you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gizmo Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 That song isn't from Donnie Darko, its from "Avenz Et Vous" It may well be, but it is also from Donnie Darko. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReZourceman Posted December 9, 2008 Share Posted December 9, 2008 It may well be, but it is also from Donnie Darko. That is in fact a common misconception. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddage Posted December 9, 2008 Share Posted December 9, 2008 That is in fact a common misconception. Linky Tracks 17 and 18 of disc 2... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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