Carson Daly -- My Favorite Music Video Was BANNED from TV

Put this in your trivia pipe and smoke it -- what's former MTV veejay Carson Daly's favorite music video of all time?

We got the answer straight from Carson in NYC, aaand ... you'll have to watch the clip to find out.

But here's a hint: The video in question was banned from TV upon its release in 2000 because of its depiction of violence against women, and its nudity.

The full unedited version of the video aired in 2002 as part of a "Most Controversial Videos" countdown ... it ranked #1.