Larry “Pants on the Ground” Platt on hand to greet Obama

Mr. President, meet The General. Gen. Larry Platt , who achieved fame with his viral “Pants on the Ground” tryout for “American Idol” in 2010, was among the well wishers on hand to greet President Barack Obama this morning. He can be seen from behind, in the left hand corner of this photo. The president is in town for a fundraising visit at the Westin Peacthree Plaza. He ran by The Varsity ahead of time. Platt’s use of the “General” honorific reflects his activism during the Civil Rights movement. It’s unclear at the moment if he actually met Obama or was merely… >>
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