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Prodigy (Band)

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Musicians

The Resume

    (August 21, 1971- )
    Liam Howlett (August 21, 1971- )
    Leeroy Thornhill (October 7, 1969- )
    Recorded 'Breathe,' 'Firestarter' and 'Smack My Bitch Up'

Why they might be annoying:

    Their video for 'Smack My Bitch Up' featured scenes of rape, alcohol abuse, vomiting, drug use, and cross dressing.
    MTV discontinued playing the video after a week due to it's content.
    Their obscene lyrics were criticized by Moby and the Beastie Boys.
    The members have several piercings and tattoos.

Why they might not be annoying:

    Madonna has applauded them for their creativity.
    They were a strong influence on techno music.
    'Smack My Bitch Up' won two MTV Video Music Awards, despite the low airplay.
    They have a cutting edge appeal.

Credit: Drama King


Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

Year In Review:

    For 2024, as of last weekly ranking, Out of 5 Votes: 60.0% Annoying
    In 2023, Out of 19 Votes: 68.42% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 10 Votes: 40.0% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 55 Votes: 63.64% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 18 Votes: 5.56% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 28 Votes: 53.57% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 5 Votes: 40.0% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 29 Votes: 62.07% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 1 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 7 Votes: 57.14% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 46 Votes: 45.65% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 11 Votes: 54.55% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 19 Votes: 78.95% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 22 Votes: 59.09% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 35 Votes: 57.14% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 44 Votes: 52.27% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 55 Votes: 58.18% Annoying
    In 2007, Out of 95 Votes: 65.26% Annoying
    In 2006, Out of 113 Votes: 68.14% Annoying
    In 2005, Out of 259 Votes: 56.76% Annoying
    In 2004, Out of 424 Votes: 59.20% Annoying
    In 2003, Out of 732 Votes: 64.34% Annoying
    In 2002, Out of 5119 Votes: 51.20% Annoying