General Larry Platt To Perform "Pants On The Ground" At 2010 Grammy Awards
American Idol sensation General Larry Platt , whose original hit " Pants On The Ground " became viral in just a matter of minutes ( watch Idol audition video here ), is going to be performing on the Red Carpet at the 52nd Grammy Awards on Sunday (January 31). Some artists can only dream about stepping on the fabulous Grammys' Red Carpet and Larry Platt was offered the once in a lifetime chance to perform right before the Awards show, which will be opened by another out of this...

'Pants on the Ground' Singer Headed To Grammy Awards
Los Angeles, Calif. -- Former "American Idol" contestant General Larry Platt, the singer who shot to fame with his "Pants on the Ground" anthem, is headed to the Grammy Awards on Sunday - at least for the pre-show festivities. Access Hollywood has confirmed that General Larry will be singing his viral hit song before the show. VIEW THE PHOTOS: Access Hollywood's Top Ten Most Memorable Grammy Moments General Larry's rep said there are no plans for the singer to attend the actual ceremony. As...

Larry Platt to Sing 'Pants on the Ground' at the Grammys in Early Bid for Next Year's Noms
Rest assured, if any celebrities display excess droop in their drawers at the Grammys on Sunday, they will be hearing about it. General Larry Platt , who gave us 2010's first feel-good hit with his performance of "Pants on the Ground" on American Idol , will be belting out the tune once again during the music industry's biggest night. Unfortunately, Platt won't be cautioning the world about the dangers of low-hanging pants during the ceremony. But he will be singing the song on the red...

General Larry Platt Performing Pants On The Ground At The 2010 Grammys
American Idol sensation that took the world by viral force, General Larry Platt is heading to the 2010 Grammy Awards .

Larry Platt Grammy Pre-Show Performance "Pants On The Ground"
Despite a bit of controversy about the song he turned into an national phenomenon, former American Idol contestant General Larry Platt will perform his viral smash “Pants On The Ground” during the Grammy Awards Pre-Show this Sunday. The General shot to fame after performing the anti-saggin Diddy during Idol’s auditions in Atlanta earlier this month. On Tuesday, controversy erupted among fans, after it was revealed that a similar-sounding song — "Back Pockets on...

'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....

General Larry Platt To Perform "Pants On The Ground" At 2010 Grammy Awards
American Idol sensation General Larry Platt , whose original hit " Pants On The Ground " became viral in just a matter of minutes ( watch Idol audition video here ), is going to be performing on the Red Carpet at the 52nd Grammy Awards on Sunday (January 31). Some artists can only dream about stepping on the fabulous Grammys' Red Carpet and Larry Platt was offered the once in a lifetime chance to perform right before the Awards show, which will be opened by another out of this...

'Pants on the Ground' singer to perform at Grammys
Larry Platt is taking his pants to the Grammys this Sunday, where he will perform his insta-hit "Pants on the Ground" on the Red Carpet before the award show, his manager Pinky Brittain confirmed Friday.

'Pants on the Ground' Singer Headed To Grammy Awards
Los Angeles, Calif. -- Former "American Idol" contestant General Larry Platt, the singer who shot to fame with his "Pants on the Ground" anthem, is headed to the Grammy Awards on Sunday - at least for the pre-show festivities. Access Hollywood has confirmed that General Larry will be singing his viral hit song before the show. VIEW THE PHOTOS: Access Hollywood's Top Ten Most Memorable Grammy Moments General Larry's rep said there are no plans for the singer to attend the actual ceremony. As...

'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....

General Larry Platt Hoping for 'Pants' Revenue
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Pantsgate-Did Larry Platt Steal "Pants On The Ground"?
Is 2010’s first mega-hit a total rip-off ? Say it ain’t so, General! Two weeks after contestant Larry Platt wowed American Idol with his novelty tune (and acrobatics), two performers from Highland Park, Michigan have emerged to claim that “Pants on the Ground” is a Xerox copy of their copyrighted 1996 song “Back Pockets On The Floor.” Michigan’s Green Brothers explain , “The General’s song have the same intent, idea and in part the same...

Pants on the Ground UTube (VIDEO)
Pants on the Ground UTube: Yes, “UTube” is a lazy misspelling for YouTube, and searching for this on Google may make your quest for the Pants on the Ground video a little more difficult.

'Pants On The Ground' Originator Demands Cash, Scores Record Deal
Is there anyone in America who doesn't know this, well, song by now? "Pants on the ground, pants on the ground, lookin' like a fool with ya pants on the ground!" Larry Platt is the stunningly talented hero who brought the ditty to our fine continent when he debuted it via an American Idol audition, and now that everybody's singing it, he wants royalties! We can't believe it's taken him this long. For well over a week Larry Platt's "Pants On the Ground" has been one of the Web's hottest...

"Pants On The Ground" Singer Record Deal
General Larry Platt is the biggest sensation to hit the audition room on the ninth season of American Idol, and there may be a recording contract in the retiree’s future. Platt famously lambasted the saggy pants-wearing culture common with an overwhelming number of men under 30 in his self-written ditty, “Pants On The Ground.” ATL 10 @ Yahoo! Video

Pants on the Ground!
American Idol’s Larry Platt sang about “lookin’ like a fool” with you know what. From Mark Wahlberg to Lance Bass to David Beckham, VIEW OUR GALLERY of celebrities dropping trou.

'Idol' Sensation General Larry Says 'Pants on the Ground' Being Stolen
American Idol: Atlanta auditioner Larry Platt. CR: Michael Becker / Fox. Original Filename: AI9-20090817_judging_0720.jpg General Larry Platt, who became a national obsession after performing his original tune "Pants on the Ground" during an "American Idol audition," said Thursday that he is being taken advantage of by folks looking to make a fast buck from his hip hop tune and is searching for representation, Fox News reported. Platt, a Civil Rights soldier turned rap impresario, said he wants...

"Pants On The Ground" Record Deal Offered To Singer Larry Platt
Atlanta (GaeaTimes.com)-- Singer, General Larry Platt, who has created a sensation after singing "Pants On The Ground" during the audition of 'American Idol' has been offered a record deal. The singer has climbed to fame with his first appearance, making millions of people to search the Internet and watch him perform in the song. This is not the first time that an 'American Idol' contestant has earned a record deal. However, most of the contestants have received the deal either after the...

'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...

'Pants on the Ground' -- A Rip-Off?!
"General" Larry Platt isn't the first person to sing about crooked hats and droopy pants -- and now a Michigan hip-hop duo is saying " Pants on the Ground " is a "take off" of a song they recorded back in 1996. The Green Brothers -- a rap group consisting of an elderly Platt-alike gentleman -- re-posted the music video for their song " Back Pockets on the Floor " this week -- and you're gonna be shocked at the similarity. The group claims their lift-up-your-pants jam has "the same intent,...

Is The Viral Video "Pants On The Ground" A Ripoff?
We’re sure you’ve either seen or heard about “General” Larry Platt’s American Idol audition, Pants On The Ground . Not sure how you could’ve missed it, as it’s been everywhere … it was even sung by the Minnesota Vikings after they defeated the Dallas Cowboys during the NFL playoffs. Pants On The Ground has been viewed well over 2 million times on YouTube and Platt has even performed his “hit song” on the morning talk show “...

Is 'American Idol's' 'Pants On The Ground' A Rip-Off?
'General' Larry Platt appears on 'American Idol' on January 13, 2010FOX Access Hollywood

'Pants On The Ground' A Ripoff?
Detroit -- "American Idol" may have launched the "Pants on the Ground" craze, but it looks like the message may have been around for a while. Detroit's Green Brothers recently wrote Detroit TV station WJBK, claiming their 1996 song "Back Pockets on the Floor" has the same idea, intent and message of 62-year-old "General" Larry Platt's "Pants" song, which quickly became an Internet sensation. The group posted this message along with its video on YouTube a few days ago: "This is in regaurds to...

'Pants on the Ground' -- THE GAME!
We have joined "General" Larry Platt's crusade to keep pants off the ground -- and now you can help fight the gravitational pull on these ground-bound pants too.Use your cursor to click on the pants and keep them from touching the ground.The more you ... Permalink Click here to read the full story

'Pants on the Ground' -- THE GAME!
We have joined "General" Larry Platt 's crusade to keep pants off the ground -- and now you can help fight the gravitational pull on these ground-bound pants too. Use your cursor to click on the pants and keep them from touching the ground. The more you click the higher your score -- the higher your score the cooler you are.

Minnesota Vikings adopt Larry Platt as their Pants on the Ground mascot
During the Atlanta auditions in the latests season of American Idol , 62-year-old General Larry Platt upstaged all of the "real" singers with his "Pants on the Ground" song. It quickly went viral on YouTube and a favorite with Minnesota Vikings player, Brett Favre. Of course, Favre tried to make his version of the song as popular as Platt's, but it's Larry who made the song a hit. Saturday night, Platt was welcomed by a big round of cheers as he performed his now famous song at the Viking's...

Justin Bieber Wants 'Pants On The Ground' For His New Album
Justin Bieber wants to get budding American Idol singer General Larry Platt on his next album. Platt became popular thanks to his joke song 'Pants On The Ground' which had judges and viewers in fits of laughter earlier this month - and now Bieber wants to collaborate. 15-year-old Justin told his Twitter fans: "Larry Platt needs to do a cameo on My World part 2", before posting a video link to the contestant auditioning. 'My World (part 2)' is coming in March and features the singles 'Baby' and...

'Pants on the Ground' Used in Political Attack
The " Pants on the Ground " phenomenon has infiltrated the Canadian government -- where one member of the legislative assembly broke out in song to attack a member from a rival political party. It all went down Friday morning inside the New Brunswick Legislature -- when veteran politician T.J. Burke used "General" Larry Platt 's theme song to explain how an opposition member had been caught with his "pants on the ground" during a recent radio interview. Details aside -- it's just funny.

'Pants On The Ground' Stolen? 'Back Pockets On The Floor' Artist Green Brothers Says Yes
"Pants on the Ground" has become a viral hit and spawned countless reinterpretations , thanks to 62-year-old 'American Idol' contestant General Larry Platt, who seemingly wrote the song and performed in on the Reality show earlier this month. Now the Green Brothers of Highland Park, Michigan, are trying to take credit. The brothers wrote to MyFox Detroit that the similarities between Platt's song and their 1996 recording "Back Pockets on the Floor" are more than coincidence, and they...

Pants on the Ground, in the Locker Room: NFL Stars Embrace Larry Platt Classic
After Larry Platt serenaded American Idol viewers with " Pants on the Ground " earlier this month, Simon Cowell said he feared the song would become a major hit. The judge was right, partly because Fox has marketed it that way - but also because professional football stars have taken an unusual liking to the single. Following his team's Divisional Round playoff victory over the Arizona Cardinals, Vikings quarterback Brett Favre led a team celebration by reciting the tune . More recently,...

'Pants on the Ground' -- Another NFL Rendition
Brett Favre isn't the only one doing " Pants on the Ground " -- check out Carolina Panthers Pro Bowl running back DeAngelo Williams doing his version. And the genius himself, Larry Platt , was a surprise guest at a Minnesota Vikings team meeting today to perform the song for the team. Is it too late to bet on the Saints? More "Pants on the Ground"

Pants on the Ground Game Dirty or Digital?
--> Pants on the Ground game? Does it sound dirty to you? Actually, the Pants on the Ground game comes from General Larry Platt’s viral American Idol Atlanta audition song.

Vikes bring 'Pants on the Ground' singer to game
A famous songwriter is hanging out with the Vikings in New Orleans.  And it's not Prince, who penned a pathetic rallying cry that sounds like the product of the sour belchings of organ pipes. Instead, it's General Larry Platt, the creator of " pants on the ground ." Platt, 62, performed the song less than two weeks ago on American Idol .  Vikings quarterback Brett Favre chanted the refrain in the locker room after Minnesota upended the Cowboys last Sunday. A reader tells us that...

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Larry Platt (ya looking like a FOOL with ya pants on the ground!)

Brett Favre Talks Ass Slapping, Admits Botching 'Pants On The Ground' (VIDEO)
Brett Favre caught some fans off guard last week when he led a stirring rendition of "Pants on the Ground" after beating the Cowboys in Minneapolis. As a result, Larry Platt, the original genius behind the song, visited the Vikings in New Orleans and sang to them at a team meeting . One of the more striking aspects of the Favre footage, however, was the quarterback's enthusiastic (and loud) ass-slapping bout. Thankfully, Fox's Pam Oliver asked the hard-hitting questions in an interview...

"Pants On The Ground" Game
11 was my best for about 5 minutes of effort. If you can try to keep the pants in the center they don’t take as many crazy bounces. I thought the music would be the theme song by Larry Platt.

'Pants on the Ground' Singer Larry Platt Offered Record Deal
Current mood: cold Current music: PANTS ON THE GROUND Entry tags: American Idol 'Pants on the Ground' Singer Larry Platt Offered Record Deal 62-year-old Larry Platt who claims his fame across the U.S. after auditioning "American Idol" in Atlanta has been offered a record deal by Jake Records. Thus, his self-written track "Pants on the Ground" which is currently sweeping the nation may be released sometime soon. "General Larry Platt has an energy about him that is infectious," the...

"Pants On The Ground" Record Deal Offered To Singer Larry Platt
Atlanta (GaeaTimes.com)-- Singer, General Larry Platt, who has created a sensation after singing "Pants On The Ground" during the audition of 'American Idol' has been offered a record deal. The singer has climbed to fame with his first appearance, making millions of people to search the Internet and watch him perform in the song. This is not the first time that an 'American Idol' contestant has earned a record deal. However, most of the contestants have received the deal either after the...

Is Larry Platt's 'Pants on the Ground' Stolen?
Is Larry Platt’s ‘Pants on the Ground’ Stolen? | mjsbigblog Skip to content

Pants On The Ground Stolen?!
It's a little too close to be coincidence! Listen to Back Pockets on The Floor by The Green Brothers (above) and well, poor Larry Platt . He probably has no clue that he stole it!

Pantsgate-Did Larry Platt Steal "Pants On The Ground"?
Is 2010’s first mega-hit a total rip-off ? Say it ain’t so, General! Two weeks after contestant Larry Platt wowed American Idol with his novelty tune (and acrobatics), two performers from Highland Park, Michigan have emerged to claim that “Pants on the Ground” is a Xerox copy of their copyrighted 1996 song “Back Pockets On The Floor.” Michigan’s Green Brothers explain , “The General’s song have the same intent, idea and in part the same...

Larry Platt Accused Of Stealing "Pants On The Ground"
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Larry Platt Performing 'Pants on the Ground' Before NFL Game
Minnesota Vikings have been treated with Larry Platt's live performance before they are playing against New Orleans Saints.

Some Old Guys Claim "Pants On The Ground" Was Their Idea
With the Idol -popularized “ Pants On The Ground ” making its way into locker room speeches and political Debates , it’s not a big surprise that someone has come forward to accuse the song’s creator, “ General” Larry Platt, of plagiarism. A Detroit duo by the name of The Green Brothers told MyFox Detroit that Platt’s anthem is a “ takeoff ” of their 1996 recording “Pockets On The Floor.” As it says on their YouTube clip,...

"Pants On The Ground"? More Like PLAGIARISM SCANDAL ON THE GROUND!
"Pants On The Ground"? More Like PLAGIARISM SCANDAL ON THE GROUND! General Larry Platt, of course, is our generation's Susan Boyle, achieving overnight celebrity with his American Idol audition of an original song called "Pants on the Ground." But maybe his song was not so original after all! Now, there are already a couple of important questions that have been raised about General Larry Platt. For one thing, how did he even get in front of the American Idol judges in the first place?...

Minnesota Vikings adopt Larry Platt as their Pants on the Ground mascot
During the Atlanta auditions in the latests season of American Idol , 62-year-old General Larry Platt upstaged all of the "real" singers with his "Pants on the Ground" song. It quickly went viral on YouTube and a favorite with Minnesota Vikings player, Brett Favre. Of course, Favre tried to make his version of the song as popular as Platt's, but it's Larry who made the song a hit. Saturday night, Platt was welcomed by a big round of cheers as he performed his now famous song at the Viking's...

'Pants On The Ground' Originator Demands Cash, Scores Record Deal
Is there anyone in America who doesn't know this, well, song by now? "Pants on the ground, pants on the ground, lookin' like a fool with ya pants on the ground!" Larry Platt is the stunningly talented hero who brought the ditty to our fine continent when he debuted it via an American Idol audition, and now that everybody's singing it, he wants royalties! We can't believe it's taken him this long. For well over a week Larry Platt's "Pants On the Ground" has been one of the Web's hottest...

'Pants on the Ground' Singer Larry Platt Offered Record Deal
Current mood: cold Current music: PANTS ON THE GROUND Entry tags: American Idol 'Pants on the Ground' Singer Larry Platt Offered Record Deal 62-year-old Larry Platt who claims his fame across the U.S. after auditioning "American Idol" in Atlanta has been offered a record deal by Jake Records. Thus, his self-written track "Pants on the Ground" which is currently sweeping the nation may be released sometime soon. "General Larry Platt has an energy about him that is infectious," the...

'Pants on the Ground' -- THE GAME!
We have joined "General" Larry Platt's crusade to keep pants off the ground -- and now you can help fight the gravitational pull on these ground-bound pants too.Use your cursor to click on the pants and keep them from touching the ground.The more you ... Permalink Click here to read the full story

Pants on the Ground Game Dirty or Digital?
--> Pants on the Ground game? Does it sound dirty to you? Actually, the Pants on the Ground game comes from General Larry Platt’s viral American Idol Atlanta audition song.

Vikes bring 'Pants on the Ground' singer to game
A famous songwriter is hanging out with the Vikings in New Orleans.  And it's not Prince, who penned a pathetic rallying cry that sounds like the product of the sour belchings of organ pipes. Instead, it's General Larry Platt, the creator of " pants on the ground ." Platt, 62, performed the song less than two weeks ago on American Idol .  Vikings quarterback Brett Favre chanted the refrain in the locker room after Minnesota upended the Cowboys last Sunday. A reader tells us that...

'Idol' Sensation General Larry Says 'Pants on the Ground' Being Stolen
American Idol: Atlanta auditioner Larry Platt. CR: Michael Becker / Fox. Original Filename: AI9-20090817_judging_0720.jpg General Larry Platt, who became a national obsession after performing his original tune "Pants on the Ground" during an "American Idol audition," said Thursday that he is being taken advantage of by folks looking to make a fast buck from his hip hop tune and is searching for representation, Fox News reported. Platt, a Civil Rights soldier turned rap impresario, said he wants...

Pants on the Ground!
American Idol’s Larry Platt sang about “lookin’ like a fool” with you know what. From Mark Wahlberg to Lance Bass to David Beckham, VIEW OUR GALLERY of celebrities dropping trou.

Did the General steal Pants On The Ground? OMG
OMG, seems like the General (Larry Platt) has been caught with his own pants on the ground. The Senior Citizen who made such a splash at the Atlanta auditions seemingly has been caught stealing the song's concept from the Green Brothers. Here, you listen to the song from YouTube and judge for yourself. The Green Boys, in their 70s produced this song in 1996. Share and Enjoy: Category Uncategorized

"Pants On The Ground" Singer Record Deal
General Larry Platt is the biggest sensation to hit the audition room on the ninth season of American Idol, and there may be a recording contract in the retiree’s future. Platt famously lambasted the saggy pants-wearing culture common with an overwhelming number of men under 30 in his self-written ditty, “Pants On The Ground.” ATL 10 @ Yahoo! Video

Pants on the Ground UTube (VIDEO)
Pants on the Ground UTube: Yes, “UTube” is a lazy misspelling for YouTube, and searching for this on Google may make your quest for the Pants on the Ground video a little more difficult.

'Pants On The Ground' A Ripoff?
Detroit -- "American Idol" may have launched the "Pants on the Ground" craze, but it looks like the message may have been around for a while. Detroit's Green Brothers recently wrote Detroit TV station WJBK, claiming their 1996 song "Back Pockets on the Floor" has the same idea, intent and message of 62-year-old "General" Larry Platt's "Pants" song, which quickly became an Internet sensation. The group posted this message along with its video on YouTube a few days ago: "This is in regaurds to...

Pants on the Ground, in the Locker Room: NFL Stars Embrace Larry Platt Classic
After Larry Platt serenaded American Idol viewers with " Pants on the Ground " earlier this month, Simon Cowell said he feared the song would become a major hit. The judge was right, partly because Fox has marketed it that way - but also because professional football stars have taken an unusual liking to the single. Following his team's Divisional Round playoff victory over the Arizona Cardinals, Vikings quarterback Brett Favre led a team celebration by reciting the tune . More recently,...

'Pants on the Ground' similar to 'Back Pockets on the Floor?'
Denise Richards: Charlie Sheen situation is 'sad' To report corrections and clarifications, contact Reader Editor Brent Jones . For publication consideration in the newspaper, send comments to letters@usatoday.com . Include name, phone number, city and state for verification. To view our corrections, go to corrections.usatoday.com . Guidelines: You share in the USA TODAY community, so please keep your comments smart and civil. Don't attack other readers personally, and keep your language...

Justin Bieber Wants 'Pants On The Ground' For His New Album
Justin Bieber wants to get budding American Idol singer General Larry Platt on his next album. Platt became popular thanks to his joke song 'Pants On The Ground' which had judges and viewers in fits of laughter earlier this month - and now Bieber wants to collaborate. 15-year-old Justin told his Twitter fans: "Larry Platt needs to do a cameo on My World part 2", before posting a video link to the contestant auditioning. 'My World (part 2)' is coming in March and features the singles 'Baby' and...

Did General Larry Platt Rip Off "Back Pockets On The Floor"?
And the plot thickens! The Green Brothers of Highland Park, Michigan claim that their 1996 recording “Back Pockets on the Floor" was the blueprint for General Larry Platt’s American Idol success. In a letter to MyFox Detroit,the brothers say that the similarities between Platt’s song and their decade plus song are more than coincidence, and they want the world to see their version, reports the Huffington Post. "This is in regaurds [sic] to the General Larry Platt "Pants...

'Pants on the Ground' similar to 'Back Pockets on the Floor?'
Denise Richards: Charlie Sheen situation is 'sad' To report corrections and clarifications, contact Reader Editor Brent Jones . For publication consideration in the newspaper, send comments to letters@usatoday.com . Include name, phone number, city and state for verification. To view our corrections, go to corrections.usatoday.com . Guidelines: You share in the USA TODAY community, so please keep your comments smart and civil. Don't attack other readers personally, and keep your language...

Some Old Guys Claim "Pants On The Ground" Was Their Idea
With the Idol -popularized “ Pants On The Ground ” making its way into locker room speeches and political Debates , it’s not a big surprise that someone has come forward to accuse the song’s creator, “ General” Larry Platt, of plagiarism. A Detroit duo by the name of The Green Brothers told MyFox Detroit that Platt’s anthem is a “ takeoff ” of their 1996 recording “Pockets On The Floor.” As it says on their YouTube clip,...

'Idol' Sensation General Larry Says 'Pants on the Ground' Being Stolen
American Idol: Atlanta auditioner Larry Platt. CR: Michael Becker / Fox. Original Filename: AI9-20090817_judging_0720.jpg General Larry Platt, who became a national obsession after performing his original tune "Pants on the Ground" during an "American Idol audition," said Thursday that he is being taken advantage of by folks looking to make a fast buck from his hip hop tune and is searching for representation, Fox News reported. Platt, a Civil Rights soldier turned rap impresario, said he wants...

Brothers Record 'Back Pockets on Floor'
(HIGHLAND PARK, Mich.) - American Idol may have launched the "Pants on the Ground" craze, but the message looks likes it's been around for awhile. Highland Park's Green Brothers wrote MyFox Detroit about their 1996 recording "Back Pockets on the Floor." The brothers said the song has the same intent, idea and message of General Larry Platt's 'Pants' version. Gerald Green said they wish Platt well, but want the world to hear and see their version of the song. Check it out for yourself and...

Is The Viral Video "Pants On The Ground" A Ripoff?
We’re sure you’ve either seen or heard about “General” Larry Platt’s American Idol audition, Pants On The Ground . Not sure how you could’ve missed it, as it’s been everywhere … it was even sung by the Minnesota Vikings after they defeated the Dallas Cowboys during the NFL playoffs. Pants On The Ground has been viewed well over 2 million times on YouTube and Platt has even performed his “hit song” on the morning talk show “...

Pants On The Ground Stolen?!
It's a little too close to be coincidence! Listen to Back Pockets on The Floor by The Green Brothers (above) and well, poor Larry Platt . He probably has no clue that he stole it!

Is Larry Platt's 'Pants on the Ground' Stolen?
Is Larry Platt’s ‘Pants on the Ground’ Stolen? | mjsbigblog Skip to content

Justin Bieber Wants 'Pants On The Ground' For His New Album
Justin Bieber wants to get budding American Idol singer General Larry Platt on his next album. Platt became popular thanks to his joke song 'Pants On The Ground' which had judges and viewers in fits of laughter earlier this month - and now Bieber wants to collaborate. 15-year-old Justin told his Twitter fans: "Larry Platt needs to do a cameo on My World part 2", before posting a video link to the contestant auditioning. 'My World (part 2)' is coming in March and features the singles 'Baby' and...

Minnesota Vikings adopt Larry Platt as their Pants on the Ground mascot
During the Atlanta auditions in the latests season of American Idol , 62-year-old General Larry Platt upstaged all of the "real" singers with his "Pants on the Ground" song. It quickly went viral on YouTube and a favorite with Minnesota Vikings player, Brett Favre. Of course, Favre tried to make his version of the song as popular as Platt's, but it's Larry who made the song a hit. Saturday night, Platt was welcomed by a big round of cheers as he performed his now famous song at the Viking's...

Pants on the Ground!
American Idol’s Larry Platt sang about “lookin’ like a fool” with you know what. From Mark Wahlberg to Lance Bass to David Beckham, VIEW OUR GALLERY of celebrities dropping trou.

"Pants On The Ground" Singer Record Deal
General Larry Platt is the biggest sensation to hit the audition room on the ninth season of American Idol, and there may be a recording contract in the retiree’s future. Platt famously lambasted the saggy pants-wearing culture common with an overwhelming number of men under 30 in his self-written ditty, “Pants On The Ground.” ATL 10 @ Yahoo! Video

'Pants on the Ground' Singer Larry Platt Offered Record Deal
Current mood: cold Current music: PANTS ON THE GROUND Entry tags: American Idol 'Pants on the Ground' Singer Larry Platt Offered Record Deal 62-year-old Larry Platt who claims his fame across the U.S. after auditioning "American Idol" in Atlanta has been offered a record deal by Jake Records. Thus, his self-written track "Pants on the Ground" which is currently sweeping the nation may be released sometime soon. "General Larry Platt has an energy about him that is infectious," the...

'Pants on the Ground' -- THE GAME!
We have joined "General" Larry Platt's crusade to keep pants off the ground -- and now you can help fight the gravitational pull on these ground-bound pants too.Use your cursor to click on the pants and keep them from touching the ground.The more you ... Permalink Click here to read the full story

Pants on the Ground, in the Locker Room: NFL Stars Embrace Larry Platt Classic
After Larry Platt serenaded American Idol viewers with " Pants on the Ground " earlier this month, Simon Cowell said he feared the song would become a major hit. The judge was right, partly because Fox has marketed it that way - but also because professional football stars have taken an unusual liking to the single. Following his team's Divisional Round playoff victory over the Arizona Cardinals, Vikings quarterback Brett Favre led a team celebration by reciting the tune . More recently,...

Pants on the Ground UTube (VIDEO)
Pants on the Ground UTube: Yes, “UTube” is a lazy misspelling for YouTube, and searching for this on Google may make your quest for the Pants on the Ground video a little more difficult.

Vikes bring 'Pants on the Ground' singer to game
A famous songwriter is hanging out with the Vikings in New Orleans.  And it's not Prince, who penned a pathetic rallying cry that sounds like the product of the sour belchings of organ pipes. Instead, it's General Larry Platt, the creator of " pants on the ground ." Platt, 62, performed the song less than two weeks ago on American Idol .  Vikings quarterback Brett Favre chanted the refrain in the locker room after Minnesota upended the Cowboys last Sunday. A reader tells us that...

'Pants on the Ground' -- THE GAME!
We have joined "General" Larry Platt 's crusade to keep pants off the ground -- and now you can help fight the gravitational pull on these ground-bound pants too. Use your cursor to click on the pants and keep them from touching the ground. The more you click the higher your score -- the higher your score the cooler you are.

'Pants on the Ground' -- Another NFL Rendition
Brett Favre isn't the only one doing " Pants on the Ground " -- check out Carolina Panthers Pro Bowl running back DeAngelo Williams doing his version. And the genius himself, Larry Platt , was a surprise guest at a Minnesota Vikings team meeting today to perform the song for the team. Is it too late to bet on the Saints? More "Pants on the Ground"

Pants on the Ground Game Dirty or Digital?
--> Pants on the Ground game? Does it sound dirty to you? Actually, the Pants on the Ground game comes from General Larry Platt’s viral American Idol Atlanta audition song.

'Pants on the Ground' -- A Rip-Off?!
"General" Larry Platt isn't the first person to sing about crooked hats and droopy pants -- and now a Michigan hip-hop duo is saying " Pants on the Ground " is a "take off" of a song they recorded back in 1996. The Green Brothers -- a rap group consisting of an elderly Platt-alike gentleman -- re-posted the music video for their song " Back Pockets on the Floor " this week -- and you're gonna be shocked at the similarity. The group claims their lift-up-your-pants jam has "the same intent,...

Pants On The Ground Has Gone Way Too Far [Whimsy]
American Idol freakshow "General" Larry Platt and his magnum opus " Pants On The Ground " have become an integral part of the Vikings playoff run. So much so that Platt showed up at the team meeting today, and performed. Video below. Bryant McKinnie furiously retweeted the rumors, before the man himself showed. He then graced us with this video. "U will not guess who was in our team meeting today..." Tweeted Visanthe Shiancoe , before posting a picture of him and Platt. After Brett Favre...

Larry Platt Performing 'Pants on the Ground' Before NFL Game
Minnesota Vikings have been treated with Larry Platt's live performance before they are playing against New Orleans Saints.

Pants On The Ground Game Online Featuring Larry Platt
General Larry Platt could be making some good money from his Pants On The Ground original song if he was getting a cut from all the hyped products it has created. For example, TMZ has just released their new game, featuring the premise from Platt’s new song. The games simple to play, just keep Larry’s pants from hitting the ground by using your mouse to click on the pair of jeans that are floating around the screen. You’ll notice Larry smiling on the side of the screen, but...