The Next William Hung?!? 'Idol' Contestant Larry 'Pants On The Ground' Platt - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Brian Damage · 01-16-2010, 02:08 PM

ATLANTA (AP) — He won't be the next American Idol, but the show's hardly over for "General" Larry Platt.

The 63-year-old civil rights veteran has become an Internet sensation after performing his original song, "Pants On The Ground" at an audition for the ninth season of "American Idol." It wasn't really singing or rapping but it was performed with some gusto and even included a little break dancing for good measure.

Platt's fan base exploded after his Wednesday night debut, as his audition hit YouTube and Twitter. Within hours, he had been clicked and tweeted into one of the Internet's most popular topics. Jimmy Fallon reprised a version of the song on his show Thursday night, and Platt is scheduled for an appearance on ABC's daytime talk show "The View" next week.

Clips of Platt's "Idol" performance continued to get Web hits Friday on Twitter and YouTube.

"I have a horrible feeling that song could be a hit," skeptical "Idol" judge Simon Cowell reluctantly predicted on the show.

http://www.starpulse.com/news/index....merican_idol_c

Impressions · 01-16-2010, 02:24 PM

Maybe the next Renaldo Lapuz but not next William Hung.

lalauver · 01-16-2010, 02:45 PM

"General"--you rock! Great message!

JamesG · 01-16-2010, 02:47 PM

If the show has an age limit for the contestants then why was this guy even allowed to be on?

lalauver · 01-16-2010, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by JamesG

If the show has an age limit for the contestants then why was this guy even allowed to be on?

because it's television!
4-5 years ago I went along with my daughter for auditions.
things I noticed was they selected 2 groups.singers and 'blooper acts.'
then you had to pass 3 auditions to come back weeks later to audition for simon,randy and paula.
some people will do anything for a few minutes of fame.
bottom line he was unique,and a human interest story.

catlover79 · 01-16-2010, 09:30 PM

I'd rather listen to this guy than William Hung - ANY DAY!!

sara · 01-17-2010, 06:25 AM

Oh come on he's way better than William Hung! They had better bring him back on the finale.

80sTrivia · 01-17-2010, 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by catlover79

I'd rather listen to this guy than William Hung - ANY DAY!!

Me, too... at least the General is entertaining!!!

catlover79 · 01-17-2010, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by 80sTrivia

Me, too... at least the General is entertaining!!!

Yes, he is!

catlover79 · 01-17-2010, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by sara

Oh come on he's way better than William Hung! They had better bring him back on the finale.

Pretty much anyone's better than William Hung, though.

Chocoholic · 01-19-2010, 12:44 AM

That guy was funny

although I do wonder how many truly talented people get passed over just so these jokes can have their 15 seconds of fame.

I just hope we don't have to endure another Tatiana this season

Brian Damage · 01-21-2010, 11:54 AM

General" Larry Platt -- the musical mastermind behind "Pants on the Ground" -- hasn't seen a dime since everyone and their mother started singing his tune ... and now he's lawyering up in the hopes of finally raking in some cash.

Platt tells TMZ he loves the countless parodies and remixes of his tune -- but says since he's the one who wrote the greatest song ever created about pants being on the ground ... he's the one who should be getting paid.

Problem is Platt never copyrighted the song ... so he's looking to hire an attorney to help him snag a slice of the "Pants" craze while he can.

For the record, Platt has seen Brett Favre's rendition and liked it ... and if Brett's up for it, Platt would love to get Brett on board for a duet.

Read more: http://www.tmz.com/#ixzz0dGarXRRb

TripperFan · 01-21-2010, 12:36 PM

I absolutely LOVED this guy!

And fell in love even more when I heard his back story about working with MLK Jr. It's soooo true too - these men and women didn't march on Washington and do all that they did for civil rights just to have a couple of generations later have it smeared by guys walking around looking like gangstas and morons.

GET YER PANTS OFF THE GROUND FOOLS!!

Brian Damage · 01-29-2010, 01:19 AM

"General" Larry Platt's gripe with saggy bottoms has gotten the "American Idol" star all the way to the Grammys -- dude's gonna be performing on the red carpet.

TMZ spoke with Platt's manager -- a charming woman named Pinky -- who told us the "Pants on the Ground" king will bust out his intoxicating anthem right before the awards show.

Unfortunately, the "General" is gonna have to find somewhere else to see the awards -- Pinky tells us there are no plans to actually go inside.

Probably for the best, considering Lil Wayne and T-Pain are expected to be at the Grammys ... gold teeth and all

Read more: http://www.tmz.com/#ixzz0dyn8asp8

01-16-2010, 02:08 PM	#1
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	The Next William Hung?!? 'Idol' Contestant Larry 'Pants On The Ground' Platt ATLANTA (AP) — He won't be the next American Idol, but the show's hardly over for "General" Larry Platt. The 63-year-old civil rights veteran has become an Internet sensation after performing his original song, "Pants On The Ground" at an audition for the ninth season of "American Idol." It wasn't really singing or rapping but it was performed with some gusto and even included a little break dancing for good measure. Platt's fan base exploded after his Wednesday night debut, as his audition hit YouTube and Twitter. Within hours, he had been clicked and tweeted into one of the Internet's most popular topics. Jimmy Fallon reprised a version of the song on his show Thursday night, and Platt is scheduled for an appearance on ABC's daytime talk show "The View" next week. Clips of Platt's "Idol" performance continued to get Web hits Friday on Twitter and YouTube. "I have a horrible feeling that song could be a hit," skeptical "Idol" judge Simon Cowell reluctantly predicted on the show. http://www.starpulse.com/news/index....merican_idol_c
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01-16-2010, 02:45 PM	#3
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01-16-2010, 09:30 PM	#6
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01-17-2010, 06:25 AM	#7
sara Member Senior Member Join Date: May 21, 2002 Location: grandville michigan Posts: 2,296	Oh come on he's way better than William Hung! They had better bring him back on the finale.
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01-21-2010, 11:54 AM	#12
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	'Pants on the Ground' Guy: Show Me the Money! General" Larry Platt -- the musical mastermind behind "Pants on the Ground" -- hasn't seen a dime since everyone and their mother started singing his tune ... and now he's lawyering up in the hopes of finally raking in some cash. Platt tells TMZ he loves the countless parodies and remixes of his tune -- but says since he's the one who wrote the greatest song ever created about pants being on the ground ... he's the one who should be getting paid. Problem is Platt never copyrighted the song ... so he's looking to hire an attorney to help him snag a slice of the "Pants" craze while he can. For the record, Platt has seen Brett Favre's rendition and liked it ... and if Brett's up for it, Platt would love to get Brett on board for a duet. Read more: http://www.tmz.com/#ixzz0dGarXRRb

01-16-2010, 02:24 PM	#2
Impressions She died the way she lived Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: May 08, 2002 Posts: 4,640	Maybe the next Renaldo Lapuz but not next William Hung.

01-16-2010, 02:47 PM	#4
JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 57,127	If the show has an age limit for the contestants then why was this guy even allowed to be on?

01-19-2010, 12:44 AM	#11
Chocoholic Member Forum Star Join Date: Dec 01, 2000 Location: Between a rock and a hard place. Posts: 11,235	That guy was funny although I do wonder how many truly talented people get passed over just so these jokes can have their 15 seconds of fame. I just hope we don't have to endure another Tatiana this season

01-21-2010, 12:36 PM	#13
TripperFan In God's Arms Now Forum Star Join Date: Sep 14, 2003 Location: Heartbreak Ridge Posts: 12,086	I absolutely LOVED this guy! And fell in love even more when I heard his back story about working with MLK Jr. It's soooo true too - these men and women didn't march on Washington and do all that they did for civil rights just to have a couple of generations later have it smeared by guys walking around looking like gangstas and morons. GET YER PANTS OFF THE GROUND FOOLS!!
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01-29-2010, 01:19 AM	#14
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	'Pants on the Ground' Guy -- Grammy Bound "General" Larry Platt's gripe with saggy bottoms has gotten the "American Idol" star all the way to the Grammys -- dude's gonna be performing on the red carpet. TMZ spoke with Platt's manager -- a charming woman named Pinky -- who told us the "Pants on the Ground" king will bust out his intoxicating anthem right before the awards show. Unfortunately, the "General" is gonna have to find somewhere else to see the awards -- Pinky tells us there are no plans to actually go inside. Probably for the best, considering Lil Wayne and T-Pain are expected to be at the Grammys ... gold teeth and all Read more: http://www.tmz.com/#ixzz0dyn8asp8