Time: 3:23

Larry Platt wows American Idol judges with his Pants On The Ground song. Larry’s 62, a little too old to be American Idol’s cookie cutter star, but Larry’s got “it!” Lookin’ like a fool with yo’ pants on the ground.

Time: 1:22

One of the funny auditions from the premiere of Season 9 American Idol was ironic. Andrew Fenlon wasn’t a bad vocalist, but it was his attitude that didn’t earn him the golden ticket to Hollywood. Bad energy creates bad energy. Andrew was angry about waiting a couple of hours to audition. The whole entertainment business is about waiting. Andrew, dude, take your meds and chill.

To see Andrew’s full 6 minutes of American Idol fame and other auditions from last night’s premiere of Season 9, check out this little video.

Not all of them can actually sing. But they can all dream.

CLICK THE “HQ” BOX JUST UNDER THE VIDEO to watch in High Quality.

FUNNYFIXX NOTE: A tribute to the thousands who got up off the sofa and waited in lines through sleet, snow and heatwaves for their chance at the golden ticket to Hollywood. (I posted this originally in December 2008, but thought it should have a new life since tonight the newest American Idol will be announced! I shot the tape during the American Idol auditions in Jacksonville, FL June 2008.)

Not all of them can actually sing. But they can all dream.

CLICK THIS LINK to watch in High Quality: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5TthXxGMREs&fmt=18

FUNNYFIXX NOTE: A tribute to the thousands who got up off the sofa and waited in lines through sleet, snow and heatwaves for their chance at the golden ticket to Hollywood.

Six teens suffer the “wrong” David winning the 2008 American Idol competition. Flailing, gnashing of teeth and general hysteria ensue.

FUNNYFIXX NOTE: Obsession can be pretty funny, huh?

Thousands audition for their ticket to Hollywood while Writers Guild of America representatives hand out flyers protesting the poor treatment of workers by American Idol producers.

Trish Albert: WGAw Organizer, Kenny Logsdon: actor and Truth Tour supporter, Sharon Y. Cobb: WGA member and producer of this video.