Oh the humiliation! Despite pleas from Boy George‘s attorney that if the singer was sentenced to actual community service, a media circus would ensue. The judge was not moved by this plea, and has given the Boy until August 28th to complete five days of community service.

Criminal Court Judge Anthony Ferrara gave George until August 28 to complete the five days of community service, which was imposed in March when he admitted to falsely reporting a burglary, escaping more serious charges of drug possession.

Ferrara appeared angry and insisted that George, who did not speak during the court appearance, would be treated the same as any other offender.

“This is a simple matter,” Ferrara told the 45-year-old singer. “Five days of community service. It’s up to you as to whether it will be an exercise in humiliation or an exercise in humility. Your choice.

“If you do community service you go out that door,” he said pointing to the exit. “But I’m going to make you a promise. If you don’t do this community service, you go through the back door,” he said, threatening the singer with jail.

Boy George scolded for ducking NY community service [Reuters]