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sellout

A vague but derogatory term blindly used by music "fans" to describe bands who make (or have managers who make) a new lucrative and/or artistically experimental decision (for example: accepting a product endorsement, a change in the band's expected composition style, switching to a larger record label, dressing with more class, speaking out against mass mp3 piracy, etc.) The word is sometimes also applied to bands who simply get more commercial success through no additional effort.

The anger comes from the false belief that fans "own" their favorite entertainers, that these entertainers are thus not real humans with free will, and the feeling of grief when some CD that the listener previously enjoyed alone is now enjoyed by millions of more people.

(Note that "sellout" ONLY applies to those who make a living in the fine arts. For example, a software engineer who accepts a job promotion and higher salary is never branded as a "sellout". Nor is a professional athlete who appears on a box of Wheaties.)
Actual quotes from an old friend:

(1993) "Damnit, Smashing Pumpkins is such an underrated band. They never get played on the radio!"
(1994) "Damnit, Smashing Pumpkins are always on Mtv and the radio now! They're such sellouts."
by Bill M. July 28, 2004
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Peter Sellers

One of the greatest comedic geniuses of the 20th century. Unfortunately, he was an egotistical, overdriving, even hurtful monster in his private life.
1. Peter Sellers delivered incredible performances in "Dr. Strangelove" and "A Shot in the Dark."
2. Peter Sellers didn't go to see his mother when she was on her deathbed, a rather heartless action.
by Jim B. January 2, 2005
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sellout

Just want to make it clear tat because an artist's song is used in a commercial (like Back in Black}in that shitastic gap jean ad) doesn't mean the band has a soldout. The record company often owns the rights to the song and gives the Advertising Agency the right to use it.
The Gap Sucks!

Sellouts Suck!
by NoBody Joe October 18, 2006
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sellout

A band who abandons there morals and sells to corporations making music for money rather than because they enjoy it/ they want to get there point accross
look in the charts, anyone who claims to be alternative etc. genrally
by Anonymous August 10, 2003
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eBay power seller

A title like assistant executive management trainee , sounds impressive but doesn't mean shit. EBay power seller sounds more impressive than eBay power scam-er, or eBay power rip off.
The guy that scammed me was an eBay power seller.
by benth March 29, 2008
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dream seller

1 drug dealer

2 Brandon Novak's nick name, given to him by Bam Margera.

3 A moive coming out some time in 2006. Directed by Bam Margera, its the life story of Brandon Novak.
Ricky: dude i cant wait to see dream seller.
Elliot: i hope its as good as Haggard.
by Rickybob28 March 5, 2006
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Wolfin/sellin wolf tickets

Man she sellin Wolf tickes,
That bitch is Wolfin
by Cortney October 28, 2003
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