Anon Opin on Nostr: Back in the day I scoffed at Rick Astley but fair play to him: he's been the basis of ...
Back in the day I scoffed at Rick Astley but fair play to him: he's been the basis of an harmless internet meme that's gone global and Rickwashed "The Smiths" with "The Blossoms" so that people can do karaoke without feeling one is endorsing a twat. What a guy.
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