Tyranny of the majority. The phrase tyranny of the majority, used in discussing systems of democracy and majority rule, envisions a scenario in which decisions made by a majority place its interests so far above those of an individual or minority group as to constitute active oppression, comparable to that of tyrants and despots.
Pickups are part of what makes a good guitar, and they can improve your guitar's tone. For example, put the lowest quality pickups in a PRS, and it won't sound as good. But put the best pickups in a really low quality guitar such as a Hello Kitty guitar, and the tone will improve. There are other factors, such as wood quality and craftsmanship. If you're looking to improve your guitar's tone, first thing you should get is a better amp.
Most of us buy used guitars and between Fender poorly marking pickups, other companies making 'replicas', a few faked clones sold as real, owners building their own pickups from kits, and general pickup-swapping tone-chasing adventures we expect the pickups have been messed with and the usual details get revealed by looking at the backs of the pickups and the wiring.