Selling out
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| - | '''''Selling out''''' is a common slang phrase. Broadly speaking, it refers to the compromising of one's integrity, morality and principles in exchange for [[money]], success or other personal gain. It is commonly associated with attempts to increase mass appeal or acceptability to [[mainstream]] society. A person who does this is labeled a '''sellout'''. Selling out may be seen as gaining success at the cost of [[credibility]]. Though generally associated with the entertainment industry, regular individuals who similarly compromise their ideals (e.g. a [[Bohemianism|Bohemian]] individual who suddenly switches to a socially conservative lifestyle) could also be considered sellouts. | + | '''''Selling out''''' is a common slang phrase. Broadly speaking, it refers to the compromising of one's [[integrity]], [[morality]] and [[principle]]s in exchange for [[money]], success or other personal gain. It is commonly associated with attempts to increase mass appeal or acceptability to [[mainstream]] society. A person who does this is labeled a '''sellout'''. Selling out may be seen as gaining success at the cost of [[credibility]]. Though generally associated with the entertainment industry, regular individuals who similarly compromise their ideals (e.g. a [[Bohemianism|Bohemian]] individual who suddenly switches to a socially conservative lifestyle) could also be considered sellouts. |
| In regard to theater shows, musicals, concerts and other performances, a '''"sell out" show''' is simply a show so popular that all tickets are sold out, and is generally considered as a milestone in terms of success.{{GFDL}} | In regard to theater shows, musicals, concerts and other performances, a '''"sell out" show''' is simply a show so popular that all tickets are sold out, and is generally considered as a milestone in terms of success.{{GFDL}} | ||
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Selling out is a common slang phrase. Broadly speaking, it refers to the compromising of one's integrity, morality and principles in exchange for money, success or other personal gain. It is commonly associated with attempts to increase mass appeal or acceptability to mainstream society. A person who does this is labeled a sellout. Selling out may be seen as gaining success at the cost of credibility. Though generally associated with the entertainment industry, regular individuals who similarly compromise their ideals (e.g. a Bohemian individual who suddenly switches to a socially conservative lifestyle) could also be considered sellouts.
In regard to theater shows, musicals, concerts and other performances, a "sell out" show is simply a show so popular that all tickets are sold out, and is generally considered as a milestone in terms of success.
