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The Rockettes

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Dance Troupe

The Resume

    (1925- )
    Born in St. Louis, Missouri
    Originally formed as the Missouri Rockets
    Moved to the Roxy Theater in New York as the Roxyettes (1927)
    Moved to Radio City Music Hall as the Rockettes (1932)
    Traditionally appear at the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, the Columbus Day Parade and the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting

Why they might be annoying:

    Blacks were not allowed to join until 1987 because they would distract from the 'consistent look' of the group.
    They have kicked off product line announcements by McDonald's, Oldsmobile, Honda, Coca-Cola and L'Eggs pantyhose.
    They have restrictive height requirements with all dancers between 5'6" and 5'10-1/2.

Why they might not be annoying:

    They won a grand prize at the Paris Exhibition of Dance (1936).
    They were a mainstay of World War II USO tours.
    Their Christmas Spectacular is watched by over 2 million people each year.
    The New York Times said, 'They are treasures of the dance world.'

Credit: C. Fishel


Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

Year In Review:

    For 2024, as of last weekly ranking, Out of 2 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2023, Out of 21 Votes: 38.10% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 7 Votes: 42.86% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 26 Votes: 23.08% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 14 Votes: 57.14% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 15 Votes: 53.33% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 3 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 10 Votes: 20.0% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 6 Votes: 16.67% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 7 Votes: 28.57% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 38 Votes: 52.63% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 25 Votes: 40.0% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 148 Votes: 52.70% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 25 Votes: 56.00% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 47 Votes: 40.43% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 37 Votes: 56.76% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 44 Votes: 45.45% Annoying
    In 2007, Out of 63 Votes: 46.03% Annoying