Nickelback has seen the brunt of many jokes, but at no real fault of their own. While their tunes may reveal certain generic characteristics, it is not fair to them to continue banter and publicly shame those who might listen to their music when there exist so many inferior, but more recognizable musical screw ups. This, besides the fact that our society often claims to embrace all kinds and this practice is in stark contrast to that value.
To list a few artists as aforementioned:
1. Britney Spears
2. Justin Bieber
3. Jonas Brothers
4. Every other corporate production fronted by a supposed "pop star"