I’m not ashamed to admit that I’m a fan of Nickelback. I’ve been a fan for years and receive regular emails on upcoming concerts, CDs, merchandise, etc. When I saw the email I received yesterday, though, I seriously considered canceling my subscription.
First, it was the ‘Nickelback Party Packs’ subject line that got me. Then I discovered to my horror exactly what that was: a NB branded can ‘cozy’, bottle opener and shot glass.
I thought, “Ok, some people are fan (aka weird) enough to buy that.” But then I saw on the side bar of the graphic email the ‘Loungewear set.’
That is one step too far. Most of my friends and family are aware of my Pearl Jam obsession. It has diminished slightly over the past few years but I will always love them. Having said that, I have never been so obsessed with Pearl Jam or any other band enough to buy a camisole and underwear with the band’s name emblazoned proudly not only on the camisole but just above the crotch of said underwear; and certainly not for 40 freaking dollars. Hell, the ‘Party Pack’ is $30; and bear in mind this is all before shipping and handling.
I realise that it’s Nickelback’s managment or record company that are inflicting this crap upon us but surely they signed off on it! I will not boycott Nickelback or anything of the like. I’m not that bothered about all this. I merely find it incredibly ridiculous and thought I’d share it with you all. Enjoy.
Hey lovely,
Just saw your comment on Dave’s website–what’s up with the J-O-B?
And so you’re saying it’s not okay to have rock bands on my crotch? Whoa, that sounded even worse than I intended!
Hope you’re having a swell day.
xxxM
The merchandise seems to suggest that the target demographic for Nickelback is 1.) frat boys and 2.) white trash hookers.
For the life of me, I cannot see where you fit in.