Pants on the Ground became an overnight sensation in January 2010 after 62-year-old General Larry Platt performed the original protest song during the Atlanta auditions of American Idol Season 9. While Platt was too old to compete, his catchy lyrics criticizing the fashion trend of sagging pants—specifically the line 'Pants on the ground, lookin' like a fool with your pants on the ground'—immediately went viral. The meme represents a comedic generational clash and has been referenced by celebrities, athletes, and late-night hosts. Today, it is used to call out ridiculous behavior or fashion choices, serving as a nostalgic relic of early viral internet culture and reality TV history.