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On January 13, 2010, Fox TV's American Idol saved the best audition for last.

"General" Larry Platt became an overnight sensation based on his original rap hit "Pants on the Ground." Platt was disqualfied from continuing in the competition based on his age (62). The age limit for AI is 28 years old.

Nevertheless, that did not stop Judge Simon Cowell from predicting that his song would be a hit.

Platt's hit was an instant overnight sensation, and interest in his life and his reason for the nickname "General" became an object of curiosity. Platt's nickname was the given to him by Rev. Hosea Williams based on his extended leadership of community activism. His title on "American Idol" was listed as "Veteran" but as yet, it remains unverified whether he served in the United Stated Armed Forces.

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