If one was to look up the definition of generic corporate radio rock in the dictionary or online, one would find a picture of Nickelback. The only band hated more than Oasis, they have somehow built a successful career despite it being impossible to find anyone that is a fan of theirs.
Their utterly forgettable muzak has come to infiltrate Major League Baseball. In a hilarious attempt to end their losing streak, every member of the Los Angeles Angels came to the plate on Wednesday to a different Nickelback tune.
Los Angeles Angels threaten players with Nickelback
It certainly could not hurt. With a 13 game losing streak heading into Wednesday and having already fired their manager, there is only so much more that can be done. It is not as though the front office can fire the roster although they did just that with Justin Upton. However, there are so many players that can be kicked to the curb before one no longer has a major league roster; just look at the A’s.
However, as in real life, playing Nickelback led to a lack of scoring. The Angels were shut out once again, taking a 1-0 loss as the streak reached 14 games. Seven of those losses have been by one run as a combination of questionable pitching and a vanishing offense have combined to turn the Angels into a punchline.
One has to wonder how long the Nickelback approach will last. After all, the poor Angels fans in the stadium are just innocent victims caught in the crossfire of mediocre rock and a mediocre ballclub. And, if the losses continue to pile up, the Angels may need to bring about more drastic measures, such as Creed or Yoko Ono.
The Los Angeles Angels have turned to Nickelback in a desperate attempt to win a game. One shudders to think of what they may try next.