We're used to hearing stories about fans demanding performances from their favorite artists. There's even a company called Eventful that allows artists to smartly tour based on fan requests. But in this case it's the exact opposite: in fact, Detroit Lions fans are now rallying against a planned halftime performance by Nickelback during their Thanksgiving Day classic against the Green Bay Packers.
These are tough fans from Motown, and this movement is gaining steam. There's already an online petition on change.org to affect this change - and it has rallied support from more than 22,850 supporters (and counting). Here are just some of the stark rallying cries...




jkkp Thursday, November 03, 2011
things i'd rather see during halftime:
gaslight anthem covering kelly clarkson
monster truck rally
lumberjack competition
alice cooper
dark side of the moon laser light show
ted nugent

@DustinFenison Thursday, November 03, 2011
Dustin Fenison
This is funny

@AnthFerraro Thursday, November 03, 2011
Anthony Ferraro
WOW
#detroitrockcity

@frascognamusic Thursday, November 03, 2011
Martin F. Frascogna
That's deflating

@PatrickTrojman Thursday, November 03, 2011
Patrick Trojman
Motown fans don't mess around.

@WhotuneJeff Thursday, November 03, 2011
Jeff Marshall
HILARIOUS!

@KrisSeabert Thursday, November 03, 2011
lololol

@CoatHangerMusic Thursday, November 03, 2011
CoatHanger
OH YES!

@erinlyall Thursday, November 03, 2011
Erin Lyall
Memo for any Meatloaf repeat incidents?

@MusicIdeaz Thursday, November 03, 2011
Music Ideaz
LOL

@BenjiKRogers Friday, November 04, 2011
Benji Rogers
a dry smile!

Wyatt Friday, November 04, 2011
Nickelback sucks! Give us The Gories!

a Friday, November 04, 2011
Nickelback is the most foul Canandian musical export ever produced. Detroit is right to refuse to have its musical legacy defiled by that shite.
How about MC5? Now that would be most appropriate. Kick Out the Jams Motherfuckers!

Musi2k Friday, November 04, 2011
this is tremendous

@ChrisKDavis Friday, November 04, 2011
Chris Davis
Excellent.

@the_PaulBaron Friday, November 04, 2011
Paul Baron
Give it up for Motown!!

Payola, anyone? Saturday, November 05, 2011
I would be interested to know how much money this group's team has feeded towards radio/tv stations over the years.

@gmarmina Saturday, November 05, 2011
Johnny Rep
I tifosi dei Lions hanno ottimi gusti musicali!

Meme Lover Sunday, November 06, 2011
As they should! Long live the Pickle! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B-gAy6eYEts

How Memes Get Started Sunday, November 06, 2011
Here's a preview of coming half time attractions - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H_7ZOEk0sOA get your flipcams ready :-D

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