Pants on the Ground
by Yolanda Ro

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General Larry Platt, as he calls himself, auditioned in January for the show.  He may not have advanced to the finals, but he has definitely advanced the cause for which he is so passionate.  Platt is a civil right activist who, like many, became enraged with the younger population, namely African-American men, sporting sagging pants and exposed underwear. Says Platt "After all this work I did with Dr King - walking around with your pants on the ground? They're going to have to get them up. I'm sorry."

The unlikely tune has become viral  and has sparked an Internet frenzy.   People nationally and internationally  are now chanting  the lyrics.    Platt has been quite busy performing his hit.  He has been offered a record deal  and is currently performing in Las Vegas.  A recent  list of performances includes the 2010 Grammys, talk show "The View",  and  the Selma to Montgomery Memorial March. 

While in Montgomery recently, Platt  stated that  God had given him wisdom and this message to spread.  Great Job General Platt!  Keep your feet on the ground, stay focused on the cause, and may your message be received far and wide.

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Platt Honored by the Senate
America’s newest internet sensation “General” Larry Platt was honored on Wednesday by the Georgia Senate.  General Larry Platt soared to fame when he auditioned before the "American Idol" judges. His original song “Pants on the Ground” even impressed “Idol” judge Simon Cowell. Lawmakers honored Platt Wednesday for his contributions during the civil rights movement and his latest achievements.

Although not a military General, Larry Platt was nicknamed “The General” by Atlanta civil rights icon Rev. Hosea Williams. In 1963 General Platt helped organize student demonstrations against segregation in the South. During the march from Selma to Montgomery, Alabama; Platt was severely beaten. In 2001 the Georgia Legislature passed House Resolution 286. HR-286 proclaimed that September 4, 2001 is "Larry Platt Day" in the City of Atlanta for his priceless and immeasurable contributions to society.

General Platt is still trying to serve his community. He addressed lawmakers on Wednesday asking them to pass legislation to force kids to pull their pants up. He told Georgia Legislators, “These people have embarrassed the community and embarrassed y’all.” The General went on to say, “I want a law passed to get kids to pick their pants off the ground… and if they go to jail, they have to serve 50 years. I don’t care.” It was reported that Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue saw The General on the Senate floor and called him to his office. The Governor was treated to a performance of The General’s “Pants on the Ground” song. The two are said to have danced in the Governor’s office.

General Larry Platt has parlayed his brief “Idol” appearance into an international phenomenon. The General was invited to the Grammy Awards; he appeared on the ABC talk show “The View” and has been mentioned several times on late night talk. On February 4, 2010 a single of his catchy song “Pants on the Ground” was released. General Larry Platt has taken the world by storm, where will his pop up next?