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The conversation then veers into a nostalgic critique of American pop culture, lamenting the decline of rock and roll’s prominence since the 2000s, which was apparently replaced by pop and rap, especially visible during events like the Super Bowl. The mention of Nickelback—an easy target—serves to illustrate the shift in musical taste and the cultural dismissal of certain genres, despite their commercial success. The speaker passionately defends Nickelback’s music, citing hits like How You Remind Me as underrated.