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[Leopold]

ho is the most hated band in the world? It sounds like quite a general topic, one that could set off a sprawling debate lasting for weeks. But judging by the petition signed by 55,000 haters to stop Nickelback from playing a Detroit Lions halftime show last year, the Canadian quartet is probably one of them.

Nickelback might not have done themselves any favors when, according to The Hollywood Reporter, they decided to strike back against a series of vicious anti-Nickelback tweets.A couple of these anti-Nickelback tweets were symptomatic of just what kind of utter venom the band engenders:
“Was driving down the street, and a @Nickelback song came on. I had an aneurism and violently shit myself at the same time. And my dog died.”
Nickelback fired back:
“I bet it was the best day you’ve had in awhile. #yourwelcome.”

Yet another one read, “Nickelback came on the radio… Worse than rebecca black #earsbleeding.”

The Nickel’s response: “then it’s working?!?!? Sweet!”

Is there a point to them fighting back? It’s understandable to get fed up with being attacked incessantly– but with what seems like fans in the millions versus enemies by the bunch, why not just ignore them?

It’s perhaps not too difficult to understand why there’s hate for Nickelback — as well there should be — but as bad as the AOR-flavored industry crap these guys churn out is, does it really sound that different from the top 40 rock that’s been popular for the past 15 + years? What about Fall Out Boy? What about 30 Seconds to Mars? What about Staind? Does anyone remember these guys?

Yet the fact that Henry Rollins rails against them (however briefly) on his spoken word tours, and that the sheer ‘phenomenon’ of disliking Nickelback earns them entire columns of debate in the Village Voice may point to something: Yeah, it sucks to be hated so much — but is fighting back going to help your cause, or just add fuel to the fire? Why not take a look at your hordes of fans, which sort of make that paltry 55,000 or so pale (and sort of bitter) in comparison?

Original @ http://www.jacehallshow.com/music/tired-of-taking-sht-nickelback-fires-off-vengeful-tweets/

 

[Lionel Mandrake]

Some day, some how, they're gonna make it right... But not right now.

I know you're wondering when.

 

[Amagon]

Nickleback sucks!

 

[C.Dark.DN]

They could shit out music and he could talk sing that article with no passion and have it sound like every song they've been doing. lol.

 

[Slayven]

Those some weakass come backs. If you are going to be internet tough, go rawdog.

 

[TheMan]

nickelback makes generic rock and a lot of it is crap, but there are far worse bands out there. leader of men is a good song.

haters gonna hate, etc

 

[Broder Salsa]

I like the Portugese concertgoers response
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P7F3O6WYfHQ

 

[Jeff-DSA]

Well, their comebacks aren't any better than their music.

 

[C.Dark.DN]

nickelback makes generic rock and a lot of it is crap, but there are far worse bands out there. leader of men is a good song.

haters gonna hate, etc

Yeah I agree their last good song was recorded in 1998. lol.

Then they proceeded to shit out 5 albums.

 

[alr1ght]

I would just go all 50 cent and take a picture of $2 million in my trunk.

 

[D6AMIA6N]

Dude looks like he has cocker spaniel ears for hair.

 

[Divvy]

I never got the hate for nickelback.

I mean, sure they suck, but they don't suck as much as some other bands suck.

 

[aerts1js]

At least they aren't Creed.

 

[smokeymicpot]

You know you are really bad when the Lion fans hate you.

 

[freenudemacusers]

I would just go all 50 cent and take a picture of $2 million in my trunk.

and tweet like dana white. go all in.

 

[SoilBreak]

 

[FantasticMrFoxdie]

I used to hate Nickelback before it was cool to hate Nickelback.

Spoiler

Why the fuck are we still talking about Nickelback...

 

[FloppyDelux]

Worst Canadian band ever (i can say this since i am from Canada)

 

[freenudemacusers]

Worst Canadian band ever (i can say this since i am from Canada)

worse than the barenaked ladies?

 

[akira28]

The theme song of sleazy pickups and one nighters since 2003.

I like lots of music from Canada, and somehow Nickleback is never mentioned in relation to Canadian arts and they're very proud of their artists. I think even Canada is embarrassed to be associated with them.

worse than the barenaked ladies?

easily.
BNL is actually good sometimes.

 

[Broder Salsa]

I would just go all 50 cent and take a picture of $2 million in my trunk.

That boy from malcolm in the middle knew how to tweet back with style too

 

[Alfarif]

What is this? 2003? We still talk about not liking them?

 

[Gareth Bale]

Joke lost in the shitness of the tumblr gif

 

[Jenga]

That boy from malcolm in the middle knew how to tweet back with style too

frankiemunez is the 1%

 

[TheMan]

worse than the barenaked ladies?

now see, there's a band that needs to get shit on more often

 

[brianjones]

Worst Canadian band ever (i can say this since i am from Canada)

is there such thing as good canadian bands?

 

[FantasticMrFoxdie]

That boy from malcolm in the middle knew how to tweet back with style too

Holy shit. Ether.

 

[mysticwhip]

yo what the fuck is up with these gifs, he's not even saying the entire sentence!!!!!???????????

 

[Sapiens]

How is it possible for a man's entire head to be shaped like a penis?

 

[rObit]

What is this? 2003? We still talk about not liking them?

Pretty much. Seems like their popularity has faded enough by now that I can just silently ignore them and let them make music for their crowd.

 

[Divvy]

is there such thing as good canadian bands?

Our Lady Peace was a great band

Spoiler

once

 

[Broder Salsa]

is there such thing as good canadian bands?

Neil Young and Crazy Horse. BOOM

 

[blame space]

I love that frankie added the $.00

 

[Good Job Bob]

is there such thing as good canadian bands?

 

[smokeymicpot]

is there such thing as good canadian bands?

Rush.

 

[Levyne]

is there such thing as good canadian bands?

Nickelback
Sum 41
My Darkest Days

Bieber even

Nope

 

[I H8 Memes]

All their tweets sound exactly the same.

 

[brianjones]

Neil Young and Crazy Horse. BOOM

hes barely canadian

ill give him a asterisk

All their tweets sound exactly the same.

nice

 

[ZeroRay]

He said good Canadian bands.

 

[SoilBreak]

yo what the fuck is up with these gifs, he's not even saying the entire sentence!!!!!???????????

tumblr gifs

 

[DiscoJer]

Nickelback
Sum 41
My Darkest Days

Bieber even

Nope

Loverboy
Bryan Adams
The Guess Who

So yeah, no.

 

[The Faceless Master]

so... they're turning heel to get some of the smarks to cheer for them?

 

[blame space]

aren't the tragically hip from canada?

 

[Killer]

is there such thing as good canadian bands?

Not a band, but Justin Bieber.

 

[CountAntonius]

 

[ReturnOfTheRAT]

is there such thing as good canadian bands?

METRIC

 

[Spider from Mars]

is there such thing as good canadian bands?

DFA1979

Metric

Braids
Yes

 

[Cipherr]

That boy from malcolm in the middle knew how to tweet back with style too

Never ever ever gets old. Seriously, if you are rich as shit, go pay someone to teach you how not to give a fuck what those people think.

 

[Good Job Bob]

He said good Canadian bands.

Ahh, yes; Arcade Fire is a great Canadian band, my bad.

 

[Brobzoid]

tumblr gifs

but tumblr increased their size limit! THERE IS NO EXCUSE PEOPLE!