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More “Pants on the Ground” than you can shake a stick at
General Larry Platt’s inspirational revolution against pants on the ground has sparked a fire in devotees ranging from football player Brett Favre to talk show host Jimmy Fallon.
The anthem remains a sensation a week after Platt gained national attention by singing it during an “American Idol” episode.
But now Platt, a long-time civil rights activist, says his song and image is being stolen by some trying to make a buck.
He’s seen his face on T-shirts and buttons.
“I need a copywriter to help me. They are stealing my stuff,” he said according to FOX News.
Platt, who developed the song after seeing someone with a pacifier in his mouth and his pants on the ground, has a slew of imitators. Some may be out for money, but others simply want pants off the ground.
Check out some of the videos below and stop looking like a fool.
What do you think? Do you hate seeing pants on the ground?
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By Holly
January 22, 2010 11:45 AM | Link to this
Is it a “slue” of imitators or a “slew” of imitators?
By flipper
January 22, 2010 11:47 AM | Link to this
Get an agent and sue for copyright infringement.
By Cry Me a River
January 22, 2010 12:17 PM | Link to this
O’well, that is what one gets who supports a cop killer. I hope you don’t make a dime!
By barbara
January 22, 2010 1:04 PM | Link to this
to cry me a river , why you think something like that ? i am sure his song is not just aimed at da brothers as you put.where have you been lately da brothers does note have a patent on wearing their pants on the ground, young men of all races seem to like this look. as far as the N word goes, of course you should not say that to any person black or white for that matter because of what the word stands for.If people in their own circles choose to refer to each other like that then that’s their business right or wrong,but you just can’t go around calling a race of people names. DUH.
By gigo
January 22, 2010 1:16 PM | Link to this
What did this guy expect?!? He went on idol singing a “fun” song to get noticed. Of course people are going to run with it. General Stupid….
By Northerner not perfect
January 22, 2010 2:09 PM | Link to this
You missed capitalizing English, Northerner. Look in the mirror before taking shots at someone actually contributing, and get off that high horse, shorty.
By get a dictionary
January 22, 2010 3:53 PM | Link to this
“slew” is the proper word
By Get a life
January 22, 2010 4:15 PM | Link to this
Go away Northerner. No one wants you here. You are clearly a sad and lonely person.
By Leon Harrison
January 22, 2010 10:14 PM | Link to this
The greatest thing that President Obama could do for me and for you and for the civilization of our nation would be to say: “Get your pants off the ground! Turn your hat back around!”
By Clark Waggoner
January 29, 2010 2:32 PM | Link to this
Now there is a website to track all the Pants on the Ground Sightings across America! See someone with their pants on the ground? Take a picture and submit it to pantsonthegroundsightings@gmail.com to see it published on the national website! Include your name and where you are from so we can update the Hot Spots map!