What is a Sellout?
A sellout is someone who has discarded his or her original principles. The sellout usually does an about turn from his or her previous views in order to make money or to become more commercially acceptable to the public. The term is most commonly associated with certain groups of people. Politicians are often described as sellouts. Their views and policies often change according to how large or small their voting percentage is. British Prime Minister Tony Blair is now widely considered a sellout by the public. He was once heralded as the man who changed the face of Britain, but his involvement in the Iraq war has practically forced him to step down as Prime Minister. Corporations are generally expected to be sellouts as well. With money in mind, selling out is seen as business as usual, but even the most cynical members of the public were shocked by the decision of Body Shop founder Anita Roddick. The Body Shop has always marketed its cosmetics and products as environmentally friendly
