Let me first say that I’m neither a huge fan nor a hater of Nickelback. In fact, I’m indifferent about them. I own one album, the band’s first, and the only reason I have it is because a huge Nickelback fan told me I just HAD to listen to it. Honestly, I have probably heard the entire album twice. I will, however, say that anytime a Nickelback song comes on the radio I never change the station.
Nickelback is one of the biggest bands in the world. They’ve sold more than 50 million albums worldwide. They’re like the Bon Jovi of the 1980s. I don’t even think Bon Jovi was hated as much as Nickelback and they’ve sold more than 130 million albums worldwide. In fact, if Nickelback were a sports team they’d be the New York Yankees.
The Pickle Vs. Nickelback
There have been several attempts to take shots at Nickelback. A couple of years ago, one hater created a Facebook Fan Page revolving around a pickle. The goal was for the pickle to have more fans than Nickelback. Many people “liked” the pickle, not so much because pickles make great music but because they hate Nickelback. It’s like rooting for anybody the Yankees play against.
The Petition Vs. Nickelback
Last Thanksgiving, a petition was put out with the effort to get Nickelback off the halftime show during the traditional Detroit Lions game. The band ended up playing and Chad Kroeger responded via Funny or Die with the help of Paul Scheer and the site.
The Pitcher Vs. Nickelback
Just recently, Atlanta Braves relief pitcher, Peter Moylan, attended a Foo Fighters concert. For some strange reason, he decided to tweet: “Note to @nickelback please attend a @foofighters concert. That’s how’s it should be done Chad.” Nickelback’s front man, like he did humorously with Funny or Die, responded with his own tweet: “@PeterMoylan Foos are killer for sure. We’re doing just fine, too, thanks. ? for you Pete, is watching Kimbrel better from the bench or on TV? … p.s. happy birthday…” Kroeger was referring to Craig Kimbrel, the National League Rookie of the Year.
Stunts like this bring more attention to Nickelback, as if they need it, but more importantly they bring an abundance of visibility to the person, pickle and petition that are initiating it. I don’t have a problem with Nickelback; unless of course Madonna, who is playing the Super Bowl Halftime Show, taps the band as a surprise guest similar to Slash appearing with the Black Eyed Peas a year ago, then I won’t go near the Super Bowl with a ten foot pole.
“Hello Lesbian!” Vs. Nickelback
Of course I’m kidding, it’s the Super Bowl for Christ’s sake. But all hating Nickelback aside, let me direct your attention to this cool novel titled “Hello Lesbian!.” If Chad Kroeger and company have a sense of humor about all the Nickelback haters, how about some love for the Nickelback indifferent?
@nickelback, you should really check out the novel, “Hello Lesbian!” That’s how humor is done. It’s much funnier than your Funny or Die video or the tweet against Atlanta’s Peter Moylan.