Are you watching American Idol? Did you catch the instant sensation that is "General" Larry Platt? If not you may have caught him on youtube. He has the biggest views this week. A 63 year old man got on to American Idol. It's not the first time. They had an elderly man on last year who had just lost his wife. It was more of a "nice thing to do" than anything else. The story was very touching. This guy somehow got past it all. I am not sure if it was a cute thing the producers thought would be fun or if they genuinely thought he was 28 or younger. I don't believe it's the latter.
This man was actually a student of Martin Luther King Jr. back in the day and is still an activist. For better or worse Platt will likely be remember by the rest of the world by his song than anything else. This is what many are reporting. I would say that those who have stood with him will remember him for what he has stood for and continues to stand for. For this little bit of television/internet history he is standing up for women by telling men to keep their pants on and respect themselves and women. I always find it admirable when people stand up for truth and justice and the right thing.
What do you stand for?
Check out more to the story on the "General" here.
Ps. What do you think about Simon Cowell leaving? Do you think AI will make it? What about the rumors that Elton John might be taking his place? Do yo miss Paula? Does Kara irritate you as muc as she does me? What about Siman and Paula starting up the American version of the British show X-Factor? Just some questions I have.
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Thursday, January 14, 2010
Pants on the Ground
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Wednesday, April 09, 2008
Idol Gives Back - Shout to the Lord
DVRs are great and stink at the same time! American Idol Gives Back went a little longer than scheduled tonight and thus my recording of it got cut short. It cut out about 20 seconds into Mariah Carey. It turns out I missed an amazing end. They sang "Shout to the Lord." WHAT?!?!
The whole evening was certainly very inspiring. I love this stuff. Miley Cyrus got the most face time of all the guests. Bono was great. Robin Williams, irreverent, but funny. Jimmy Kimmel's whole routine was focused on Simon. Hilarious.
DAUGHTRY!!! Stud! (becca) ;)
Then I found this clip online. This was the finish to the night. I am not sure what I missed besides this, but what a cool finish.
The whole evening was certainly very inspiring. I love this stuff. Miley Cyrus got the most face time of all the guests. Bono was great. Robin Williams, irreverent, but funny. Jimmy Kimmel's whole routine was focused on Simon. Hilarious.
DAUGHTRY!!! Stud! (becca) ;)
Then I found this clip online. This was the finish to the night. I am not sure what I missed besides this, but what a cool finish.
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