by Jason And Kim September 11, 2003
a retail store at shopping centers/malls that is known for its notion of being "hip", "individualistic", "radical", or "goth".
However, actual goths most likely do not shop at hot topic, nor does hot topic particularly fit perfectly into the 'goth' fashion. it is more emo in that it employs "obscure" (i use that term verrry lightly) themes in its clothing, such as faux-vintage and faux-indie. for example-- it might have a transformers shirt-- made especially for the movie franchise and soon to be bought by millions of "fans" that've never owned a transformer figure in their childhood.
the majority of patrons of hot topic believe that they are being individuals by buying stuff that are also sold at every other hot topic around the world. many times they will have no interest or before-interest in these things such as invader zim.
TO MAKE A HOT TOPIC SHIRT--
1) get an "obscure" or "unique" pop culture symbol
2) add bright colors, random lines, cloud shapes, lightning bolts, etc.
3) price it for $18-$25
4) empower teens into thinking they are making a difference!
it is IMPORTANT to note that 99% of the shirts sold at hot topic are extremely fickle, because hot topic is in fact, one of the most up-to-date stores in the entire industry. for example, as harry potter comes out in theaters, crates and crates of HP merchandise will be sold at hot topic, many of these shirts and clothes poorly and rapidly designed for the hungry eyes of rich suburban teenagers everywhere.
shirts can also contain the extremely timely FRED, charlie the unicorn, little big planet, etc.
=as long as it is popular for at least a week, hot topic will likely have it on a shirt=
However, actual goths most likely do not shop at hot topic, nor does hot topic particularly fit perfectly into the 'goth' fashion. it is more emo in that it employs "obscure" (i use that term verrry lightly) themes in its clothing, such as faux-vintage and faux-indie. for example-- it might have a transformers shirt-- made especially for the movie franchise and soon to be bought by millions of "fans" that've never owned a transformer figure in their childhood.
the majority of patrons of hot topic believe that they are being individuals by buying stuff that are also sold at every other hot topic around the world. many times they will have no interest or before-interest in these things such as invader zim.
TO MAKE A HOT TOPIC SHIRT--
1) get an "obscure" or "unique" pop culture symbol
2) add bright colors, random lines, cloud shapes, lightning bolts, etc.
3) price it for $18-$25
4) empower teens into thinking they are making a difference!
it is IMPORTANT to note that 99% of the shirts sold at hot topic are extremely fickle, because hot topic is in fact, one of the most up-to-date stores in the entire industry. for example, as harry potter comes out in theaters, crates and crates of HP merchandise will be sold at hot topic, many of these shirts and clothes poorly and rapidly designed for the hungry eyes of rich suburban teenagers everywhere.
shirts can also contain the extremely timely FRED, charlie the unicorn, little big planet, etc.
=as long as it is popular for at least a week, hot topic will likely have it on a shirt=
kid 1: hey guys check out this kickass FRED hot topic shirt i bought at hot topic!
kid 2:: whoa, sweet dude! but why'd you buy it? you're probably gonna get bored of it in like a month!
kid 1: well, its still cool though for the time being! hehe
kid 1: dude you should go to hot topic, they have the coolest shirts there that have like everything on em!
kid 2:: nah, im ok with what im wearing now!
kid 1: but dont u not wanna support the huge corporations that are ruining america??!! =O
kid 2:: bro....they have hot topics in every mall in america.
kid 2:: whoa, sweet dude! but why'd you buy it? you're probably gonna get bored of it in like a month!
kid 1: well, its still cool though for the time being! hehe
kid 1: dude you should go to hot topic, they have the coolest shirts there that have like everything on em!
kid 2:: nah, im ok with what im wearing now!
kid 1: but dont u not wanna support the huge corporations that are ruining america??!! =O
kid 2:: bro....they have hot topics in every mall in america.
by george1142 July 23, 2009
People who shop at hot topic. Mostly ugly fat chicks who think they're so cool just cause they shop at hot topic. Some people by the classic Nintendo cloths even though they've never played a classic Mario or Zelda game before.
by domomomomomo September 21, 2009
An overrated "anti-mainstream" store whose customers assume that individuality can only be earned through self-mutiliation (heavy piercing), mass-produced anti-authority messages, and random references to vastly overrated 80s pop culture.
The government could easily fund a Hot Topic to keep rebellious people from actually doing something about the world. Maybe they already are.
The government could easily fund a Hot Topic to keep rebellious people from actually doing something about the world. Maybe they already are.
Right now I am not a true person because I don't put pieces of metal in my neck or my back or my dick. If I did I would be an indidvidual and Hot Topic would hire me because I am unique.
by Downvoting Victim July 8, 2006
Definition given to a band who used to be decent, then sold out completely and ends up releasing overproduced albums which are shit in comparison. Also refers to bands who's goal just seems to sell a ton of merch and being featured at Hot Topic instead of their music.
by _nitro August 9, 2011
An umbrella term for all -core bands utilized in order to prevent confusion when discussing said bands and their detrimental effect on music everywhere.
Guy 1: "Man, all these deathcore, metalcore, shitcore, applecore, gymcore bands... they're really crapping on music these days."
Guy 2: "I hear ya. There are too many to keep up with. I believe there's a general term for that music: 'hot topic-core'. Works perfectly to describe all bands who play that stuff if you ask me and any other sane person."
Guy 1: "I can not find any logical inconsistencies in your argument, good sir."
Guy 2: "I hear ya. There are too many to keep up with. I believe there's a general term for that music: 'hot topic-core'. Works perfectly to describe all bands who play that stuff if you ask me and any other sane person."
Guy 1: "I can not find any logical inconsistencies in your argument, good sir."
by Keeper of the Seven Keys July 3, 2011
Rancid plastic mixed with the scent of cheap cloth and ink prints, and lightly pepered whith the sent of sex toys.
by Sinkboy August 2, 2021