I kind of like the Nickelback is a less talented Bon Jovi analogy. It will go nicely with my Hootie and the Blowfish is a less talented version of Huey Lewis and the News analogy that I've been using for years. I'm going to have to use that Nb/BonJovi one at some point, it makes good sense, though I honestly think Nb is one of the worst bands I've heard on the radio ever.
Brian Posehn, a good comedian and actor and fan of real metal music, that many of you would recognize without knowing his name, has this to say about Nickelback: I do think certain kinds of music can make you violent. Like, when I listen to Nickelback, it makes me want to kill Nickelback - Brian Posehn