"Pants On The Ground" American Idol ....62-year-old 'General' Larry Platt.

Wednesday night's "American Idol" should only be remembered for one thing:

"Pants on the ground!"

This was the cleverly devised climactic tune belted out by 62-year-old 'General' Larry Platt. The rap, which he claimed to have written himself, was accompanied by an impressively physical dance that had the man break dancing.

"I have a horrible feeling that song could be a hit," is all Simon could muster by the end of it, adding, "I don't think this is the last we'll hear from you."

Sadly, Platt's age automatically disqualified him - contestants can't be older than 28 - which begged the question of why they let him into the audition in the first place.

His unique number was reason enough.

"American Idol" producers played up the song so much, they had everyone singing and taking part. During a montage following Platt's audition, Randy Jackson could be seen dancing by his side, and other contestants outside where chanting its addictive chorus.

"Pants on the ground! Pants on the ground!"

Lyrics to "Pants on the Ground":

Pants on the ground/ Pants on the ground/ Lookin' like a fool with your pants on the ground/ With the gold in your mouth/ Hat turned sideways/ Pants hit the ground/ Call yourself a cool cat/ Lookin' like a fool/ Walkin' downtown with your pants on the ground / Hey, get your pants off the ground!

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[kevylei]

You know, this guy was just saying what everybody was thinking all along (except the people that do sag their pants) and you know its bad when you have a 62 yr old making fun of it.

[MattiasFinchly]

He's pretty intense, i'll always remember to wear a belt.

[countrygal1674]

the way simon says "pants on the ground" cracks me up....

as well as the rest of the video hahaha

[PattyDaddy21]

R.I.P Larry

[Xxjj942xX]

when i see friends saggin i sing this song. then get beat up

[PACMonopoly]

O MY GOD.... THATS TROY DAVIS ON HIS FUCKIN SHIRT... DAAMMN JOE

[MegaEpicface123]

I swear if he was my grandpa.......

[darkdani45]

steven jo should audition

[Lyooko]

Mary J. Blige was laughing her ass off!!

[undyingphoenixfire]

People should really look at the moral of the song. PULL YOUR PANTS UP. USE A BELT IF NECESSARY.

His grand kids better listen to his wisdom

[miz262]

I LOVE THIS I remember when I seen this for the 1st time

[harvy900]

hahahah