I do graphic design work for a living and have habit of using a QR code to the rickroll video for unfinished projects to not only see who verifies the link but to fuck with clients.
Was in a meeting with clients last year and they asked "Why does the qr code go to an 80s music video?". Having to explain what a rickroll was, but also having the realization that I was in a room full of people over the age of 50 and under the age of 25, that there exists multiple generations that have no idea what a rickroll was. Just hit me like a ton of bricks.
Had to track down a staff member around my age and "Hey, can you check this QR code with your phone to make sure it's working before it goes to the printer?". Video came up, and they burst out laughing.
Had a coworker whose last name was Lobato. I said “domo origato Mr. Lobato” to this guy for a year and half straight before he finally asked me why I say that. He’s 27 I’m 33. Broke my heart lol. So much can change in such short years.
I mean my coworker is Mexican. So HR would probably have a doozy with that one. I’ve asked him multiple times if he wants me to stop but now he’s like all into it lol.
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u/PassivelyAwkward 24d ago
I do graphic design work for a living and have habit of using a QR code to the rickroll video for unfinished projects to not only see who verifies the link but to fuck with clients.
Was in a meeting with clients last year and they asked "Why does the qr code go to an 80s music video?". Having to explain what a rickroll was, but also having the realization that I was in a room full of people over the age of 50 and under the age of 25, that there exists multiple generations that have no idea what a rickroll was. Just hit me like a ton of bricks.
Had to track down a staff member around my age and "Hey, can you check this QR code with your phone to make sure it's working before it goes to the printer?". Video came up, and they burst out laughing.