What does "scalper" mean?

Updated 2026-08-31 · TeenLore Daily

Meaning

Joke about scalpers (people who buy limited items to resell at markup) being movie villains. Emerged from Pokémon TCG movie trailer comments.

How teens use it

the villain better be a scalper i swear

Parent note

Kids joking about a real frustration — scalpers ruin drops for collectibles they actually want. Shows they understand unfair market practices. Totally fine.

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