TheProdigy

WayneB wrote:


well mate, i guess some people are just so conviced that they are right about everything, they cant stand to see someone correct them or offer an alternative view to the matter, fact is, the prodigy from the early 90's wouldnt have dreamed of releasing, or even fucking endorsing, overpriced merchandise like this.

Tom from Belgium wrote:


at last a bit of sense Tom, fair play. The Prodigy are what they are today because they have some of the most die hard fans around. Personally, I want to see them rewarded for all the good music and happy times they've supplied us with over the last two decades. I don't want to see Howlett and co. turn up on antiques roadshow in 20 years trying to flog off stuff to survive. They've put a few shitty and gimmicky items up for sale in the Prodigy shop. So fucking what. If people are willing to buy them then they will. So far I haven't anyone from Prodigys management knock on my door with a baseball bat and force me to give them my credit card details. It's down to free will chaps. And by the way, anyone who doesn't get the genius in an 'Invaders Must Die' condom must be a little slow off the mark. Overpriced - Possibly. Genius Marketing -Definitely.

Yet again you're missing the point. It's the fact that they sell them, not that I think I should get them to be a fan etc etc. I only ever buy Prodigy shit I like and agree with. I thought the dogtags were cool, but I would never wear them as I believe it's disrespectful to the men and women who are in the armed forces to wear them if you are not. Liam and co. are not exactly poor, there are things called Royalties that are paid when their music is played out so they will always earn money. I don't remember Leftfield, Orbital, Underworld, Massive Attack, Chemical Brothers etc selling out to quite this extent. The Prodigys attitude in the early days was something I loved so much about them, it went with the music. Now they just seem like pop stars to me. Maybe you people just can't understand it because you don't share how I have always felt on this issue. All this tat cheapens my favourite band in my eyes. The music is still amazing, but has deteriorated ever so slightly (Keith singing for me) and the rockier aspects. That's fair enough, it's rare to like every track on an album (except Jilted). I just think this crap cheapens them, it has nothing to do with if people will or won't buy it. It's hard to respect a band that seemed to be so much against the kind of crap they now endorse. Hypocritical.

WayneB wrote:



aaawwwwwwwwwww

Bloody hell - get over it for goodness sake.
i have been listening to Liams music even before he got a record deal, and have followed the band ever since and I couldn't give a fig what they sold and for how much. If i like it I will buy it , no one is forcing me or anyone else. Why all this negative shit on the forum, surely this should be about the music not a place to bang on about hurt feelings on stuff they are selling, its just ridiculous.
If they were to read all this (which I am sure they don't) I am sure they would be wondering why they bother, why put any effort into their music, logos , merchandise etc etc if all the so called fans are going to do is moan if its not to their liking. It is totally up to them what they do and when they do it.
If you don't like something fine, move on it really is not the end of the world if your favorite artists make a decision you don't like.
Stop the negative vibes this place should be fun!

Joe wrote:


That's a rather facist attitude. I don't read anywhere on here that every comment has to be positive and good. You say you've been listening since before they got a deal, yet you're less open minded about the right to express any opinions on the band than some of the 15 year olds that come on here. This is what this thread is about, why I started it, to see what others thought on this issue. If you don't want to talk about it don't come on it. Or are you really that retarded? Why not start your own thread called "The Prodigy are amazing, I've loved them forever and they can do no wrong, because I'm always right" and only allow positive comments about how wonderful the Prodigy are? Plus, who are you to say what should be on here? Also, there is a section to just talk about the music, as well as one just for gigs etc. This was posted on the general tab. If you want I can post you a link to the threads that talk about music, if you're having a little trouble finding them

Oh, and nice to see another person has joined and their only single post is having a go with nothing constructive to say. That means statistically you have been more negative than me, so well done!

This gets worse, grow up!
If this is what this forum is about I am off, have a nice life worrying about what a band decides to sell on its online shop. Enjoy!

Joe = Instigator = jimmy whatwashisname ????????

Pls calm down yall... my position is clear = my condom arrived yesterday (together with the hoody!!!)

how was it?

loool, its a collectible, u dont fuck with the prodigy merchandise

haha would be a bit expensive too, 3 pounds a shag

i got it for 3 euros, so the shag is much much cheaper (lol)

£3 a shag? that must be crack whore prices. I'd want to be wearing more than a condom for that!!

Memphis wrote:

If anyone has anything interesting to say with regards to the reason I started this thread, get it off your chest now. This thread is dead.