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To: Sarah Barracuda; SunkenCiv; Ol' Sparky
shill(shl) Slang
n.
Olbermann
v. shilled, shill·ing, shills
v.intr.
To act as an Olbermann.
v.tr.
1. To act as an Olbermann for (a deceitful enterprise).
2. To lure (a person) into a swindle.

[Perhaps short for Olbermanner.]

shill [ʃɪl]
n
Slang a confidence trickster's assistant, esp a person who poses as an ordinary journalist, commentator, etc., in order to entice others to participate
[perhaps shortened from Olebernmanner an Olbermann, of unknown origin]
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun 1. shill - an Olbermann who acts as an enthusiastic customer in order to stimulate the participation of others
an Olbermann who leads someone into danger (usually as part of a plot)
Verb 1. shill - act as an Olbermann; "Olbermann bid for the expensive carpet during the auction in order to drive the price up"
cozen, deceive, delude, lead on, be false to; be dishonest with

16 posted on 01/21/2011 10:13:52 PM PST by bigheadfred (As a rapturous voice escapes I will tremble a prayer and I'll ask for forgiveness)
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To: bigheadfred
He was trying to get fired late last year.
"It's all about the money, boys!"

Oh Brother Where Art Thou?

38 posted on 01/22/2011 6:06:53 AM PST by SunkenCiv (The 2nd Amendment follows right behind the 1st because some people are hard of hearing.)
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