One-hit wonder “General” Larry Platt’s reputation is sagging. “Pants On the Ground,” the American Idol audition piece that turned Platt into an overnight sensation, may not have been so original after all. Vocalist Gerald Green claims it was his rap, “Back Pockets on the Floor” – recorded with his brother in 1996 – that struck the first blow against boxers.

Is Green feeling ripped off?

“I’m not saying anybody stole anything, but we’ve been playing that song for years and the intent and idea and the message is the same,” Green told the Detroit Free Press.

Platt’s fifteen minutes of fame began when American Idol ended its Atlanta audition segment with his “Pants On the Ground” performance though at 62, Platt is to old to become a contestant. “I have a horrible feeling that song could be a hit,” Idol judge Simon Cowell cracked.

Subsequently Platt became an Internet phenomenon, with millions of Youtube hits setting the Twitterverse abuzz. In the mainstream media, Jimmy Fallon, Brett Favre, The Today Show and The View all jumped on the “Pants” bandwagon.

With Green’s accusations flying, will Platt be able to cover his own posterior?

Of course moms across America have been preaching the “Pants” message forever. But they don’t have Simon Cowell on their side.