Canada Police Playing Nickleback to Drunk Drivers is a Terrible Idea

Kensington Police Service Facebook Page (Canada)– Kensington Police Drinking and Driving Gift. Christmas Bonus Edition

So, the Holiday Season is upon us and that means more social events, staff parties and alcohol based libations. Now, Because of that fact, it logically means more people need to plan their nights driving duties. To save any problems at the end of the night, know ahead of time who is the Designated Driver. Write down the number to a cab company or plan to stay over at friends. Anything and everything you can do to eliminate the chances of drinking and driving.

Now, with that being said, know that the Kensington Police Service will be out for the remainder of year looking for those dumb enough to feel they can drink and drive. And when we catch you, and we will catch you, on top of a hefty fine, a criminal charge and a years driving suspension we will also provide you with a bonus gift of playing the offices copy of Nickelback in the cruiser on the way to jail.

Now, now, no need to thank us, we figure if you are foolish enough to get behind the wheel after drinking then a little Chad Kroeger and the boys is the perfect gift for you.

So please, lets not ruin a perfectly good unopened copy of Nickelback. You don’t drink and drive and we won’t make you listen to it.

Happy Saturday Everyone!!

I have never really got on the Nickleback hate train. When I was younger the song “Rockstar” was absolutely my jam. It was badass and edgy and I loved it because it mentioned drugs and sex and it even said the “ass” word (I was significantly younger back in 07 and had yet to discover Eminem talking about getting AIDs from dirty hoes). So I enjoyed Nickleback when I was younger and then kind of forgot about him, maybe I listen to one of his songs every now and then for nostalgia’s sake but other than that he was out of sight out of mind.  Apparently at some point while I wasn’t paying attention a massive uprising of Nickleback hate has been sparked and it passed me by.

My feeling towards Nickleback aren’t really that relevant though. I admire this move by the Canadians in trying to cut down on drunk driving. Drunk driving is obviously a problem everywhere and I imagine even more so in Canada, where the only thing to do is drink Molson and get the pickup to fishtail on ice (I think of Canadians as really polite rednecks in the snow). So kudos to the Mounties for taking unique and aggressive steps at reducing this deadly problem.

That being said, worst idea in the history of Candian police, and please keep in mind the attire that they choose to wear. If I’m shitfaced up in Canada and get popped with a DUI my day is ruined right there. Getting your license taken away sucks and the overall shame of being a drunk driver is just a bummer. But then the cops throw on some Nickleback and they are cranking “How You Remind Me”, I really don’t think that drunk me could hold back the temptation to start a karaoke session in the back of that squad car. I’d be vibing with the deep shit in that song, guys been down to the bottom of every bottle. Really speaks to me.

Good intentions, horrible result. If I’m driving drunk, I’m going to Canada to do it just for that little silver lining of jamming with the Mounties to Nickleback.

P.S. This looks suspiciously like a cassette tape of their hit album. In which case why the hell would you open it now, that thing belongs in a museum. Typical of Canadians to have a cassette player in their squad cars.