...and counting. As of Monday morning, more than 42,000 fans had actively protested a scheduled halftime performance by Nickelback on change.org, and that's just the ones logging in. The number is more than double the count heading into the weekend, and part of an anti-Nickelback groundswell from a very tough Motown crowd.
The gig is scheduled for the Lions' Thanksgiving Day
game against the Green Bay Packers, a major regional rivalry on Detroit's home turf. "I am a 30-plus year season ticket holder with a vow never to be seen at a Nickelback show," fan Scott Brown wrote. "I shouldn't have to choose between the Lions and Nickelback."
"Haven't the good people of Detroit been through enough?" cried fan Eric Ransom.
The question now is whether the Lions organization will respond to such an obvious groundswell. And, if Nickelback pushes through and performs, could this become a disastrous situation? We've asked the Lions organization if the performance is still scheduled, and will keep you posted.
Meanwhile, the comedy of the situation hasn't been lost on Detroit native Mayer Hawthorne, who is now actively campaigning for the halftime slot. Be careful what you wish for!
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@DIY_Musicians Sunday, November 06, 2011
I LOVE IT !!!
@Matt_Kiser Sunday, November 06, 2011
Matt Kiser
#occupydetroit
@HugeAu Sunday, November 06, 2011
Huge
ROTFL!!
Tom Sunday, November 06, 2011
@fenderplyr9009 Monday, November 07, 2011
Drew Angus
protesting seems to be making its big comeback
@SarinMods Monday, November 07, 2011
Sarin Moddle
awkward.
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