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Who likes Nickelback? That's not a rhetorical question: I'm legitimately wondering. Because despite the fact that they've sold a boatload of records and seem to be on a never-ending tour of NASCAR America, they also seem to be universally hated. Case in point: people in Detroit and Winnipeg are both railing to have the Canadian hunger-dunger-dangers taken off sporting event bills in their area. Other case in point: Google images automatically fills in "douche" and "douchebag" whenever I search for "Nickelback."

Nickelback was originally set to play at halftime during the Detroit Lions-Green Bay Packers game on Thanksgiving day, but some Lions fans are circulating a petition at change.org, begging the NFL to withdraw the invite.

"This game is nationally televised, do we really want the rest of the US to associate Detroit with Nickelback? Detroit is home to so many great musicians and they chose Nickelback?!?!?! Does anyone even like Nickelback? Is this some sort of ploy to get people to leave their seats during halftime to spend money on alcoholic beverages and concessions? This is completely unfair to those of us who purchased tickets to the game. At least the people watching at home can mute their TVs."

And, proving that there's no blind nationalistic allegiance to Chad Kroeger's awful caterwauling, two writers from the Winnipeg Free Press have asked NHL commissioner Gary Bettman to keep Nickelback off the bill for the NHL's season-opening ceremonies.

"As people who love music and love Winnipeg even more, we have a request: Please ensure this does not happen. The return of the NHL to Winnipeg is something we have been dreaming about for 15 years. Please do not sully the celebration with the presence of a band whose existence is antithetical to the very concept of celebration."

Might I suggest Rush? After all, "Modern-day warrior" with a "mean mean stride" almost certainly applies to both NFL and NHL players.  

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Commentarium (21 Comments)

Nov 04 11 - 11:20am
Bunlert

I'm in Alberta, Canada, Nickelback used to play a lot around here when they were still just a shitty, unheard-of garage band... now that they're a shitty international band, I can assure you, there is NO love for them in these parts. We hated them then and we hate them now. Some of our local rock radio stations have ID's that promise "All the hits... and No Nickelback!"

Nov 05 11 - 11:29am
FelixJones

Dear Alberta:

We know you all hate us. Is that why you unleashed Nickelback? Look how many more people you've hurt.

Love,
Toronto

Nov 04 11 - 12:34pm
pjc

And this would be because ....................... ??????

Nov 04 11 - 1:23pm
GeeBee

Rush instead of Nickelback? Horseshit instead of dog crap?

Nov 04 11 - 2:09pm
Forney

Fuck you.

Nov 04 11 - 8:21pm
SB

on a side note: horses are herbivores, so their feces are much more pleasant that the omnivorous dogs'.

Nov 04 11 - 1:40pm
DJG

The NHL season opened weeks ago. No Nickelback appearance in Winnipeg; I guess something worked.

Nov 04 11 - 2:41pm
redwings19

detroit hates nikelback as well, and we have an awesome music scene with a lot of history so why nikel back? i dunnoo......

Nov 04 11 - 3:06pm
Sugarpuss

This band is pretty much hated in New England as well despite the radio stations trying (for some unknown reason) to push their music on us. In fact, the only folks I've met who love this band are born again Christians. ???

Nov 04 11 - 3:30pm
Publius

Silence those you oppose!

Nov 04 11 - 4:11pm
faulknersaysrelax

Dude. Publius. Don't politicize everything.

Nov 05 11 - 1:35pm
Publius

Too late. Winnipeg and Detroit beat me to it.

Nov 04 11 - 3:35pm
MargravineP

My mechanic once told me that he LOVES Nickelback. I nearly laughed, but then I saw how sincere he looked and held back because 1) I didn't want to be an asshole and 2) I want my car to keep working.

So that's one fan accounted for.

Nov 04 11 - 4:22pm
How about

How about replacing Nickel Back with Creed?

Nov 04 11 - 4:59pm
Wait Five Minutes

Nickelback is terrible to an unfathomable extent. Their "popularity" is baffling.

Nov 04 11 - 8:05pm
Suck it up, Detroit

The 0-16 Lions wouldn't have been too good for Nickelback .

Nov 05 11 - 12:13am
Lovenrockbaby

Nickelback would be the only reason to watch! Detroit doesn't deserve Nickelback! They would Rock that place!

Nov 05 11 - 4:30pm
Whait What?

What is wrong with Nickleback? I like them and so do millions of others because, Hell0 People, they have made a lot of money selling none other then their MUSIC!!!! Hello.

Nov 27 11 - 9:39pm
Nickleback backer

Nickelback is one of the greatest rock bands of the century ! just look at all the hits and records they have sold hillbillies . They are playing at the grey cup and they rocked the house . Detriot and winterpeg are two places that are the two armpits of the world . Put some deoderant on 'cause you two city's taste in music SUCK .

Nov 29 11 - 1:09am
Nickleback backer

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