by GhostDeGrayte July 17, 2005
Get the hot topic mug.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 22, 2009
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A store which kids think they are rebelling by shopping at yet they obviously didnt read the name ...HOT Topic
by woopie poop April 2, 2003
Get the Hot Topic mug.Poser "goths" (highschool or junior high usually) come to their precious store just to express their "individuality"...if all of the kids who shopped at Abercrombie came their...they would switch to Abercrombie... little known fact about Hot Topic, owned by Gap and Banana Rebublic...basicly the most trendy stores ever.
by Alexander b August 6, 2004
Get the hot topic mug.A crappy store that "individuals" buy their clothes from.
Sells poor quality clothing for really high prices. People who go there either want to "rebel" or are blind. People who go to hot topic will soon realise that how "goth" or "punk" they are won't matter when people are not shocked by the huge cloud of hype "goths and punks" have created.
Sells poor quality clothing for really high prices. People who go there either want to "rebel" or are blind. People who go to hot topic will soon realise that how "goth" or "punk" they are won't matter when people are not shocked by the huge cloud of hype "goths and punks" have created.
Shop where you want, but please don't go their and come out and say how individual you feel.
You will be laughed at for the rest of eternity.
Who gives a shit what social group you are in when your getting a job or trying to make a living.
To get real heavy clothing come to Leeds, England and go to hellraiser or route one.
You will be laughed at for the rest of eternity.
Who gives a shit what social group you are in when your getting a job or trying to make a living.
To get real heavy clothing come to Leeds, England and go to hellraiser or route one.
by urinal_cake June 26, 2005
Get the hot topic mug.A store that sells a certain type of clothing. It cannot control the type of people that shop there. It's actually a pretty reliable place to get some good stuff. (in my opinion) It's not unorigional of course because it IS a popular store afterall. But is that really Hot Topics fault? I think people shouldn't insult such a thing. It's prices may be high but hey, everythings overpriced. Those bastards.
Poser #1: Hey guys, let's all go to hot topic because all the punks shop there!
Poser #2: Hey guys, let's all hate hot topic because all the posers shop there!
Normal Person #1: Hey guys, let's go to Hot Topic because i like the stuff they sell
Normal Person #2: Hey guys, let's not go to hot topic because i hate the stuff they sell.
Poser #2: Hey guys, let's all hate hot topic because all the posers shop there!
Normal Person #1: Hey guys, let's go to Hot Topic because i like the stuff they sell
Normal Person #2: Hey guys, let's not go to hot topic because i hate the stuff they sell.
by Martha May 27, 2004
Get the hot topic mug.The single most easiest store to steal from. I went in there and stole 150 dollars worth of merchandise (wich isnt too much). After that i was so pumped that i went back in there and stole a shirt. My friend stole a studded belt for crying out loud.
I think that's one of the reasons for things there being way too over priced, instead of buying security cameras they over-price everything. Recently they put fake tags on stuff over 50 dollars (pretty much everything). The only problem that caused were the douch bags working the counters forgetting to take off the tags, and since the tags were fake, they didnt go off so you'd be stuck making another trip to the mall to get the tags off. so stealing from there would actually save you time and money.
I think that's one of the reasons for things there being way too over priced, instead of buying security cameras they over-price everything. Recently they put fake tags on stuff over 50 dollars (pretty much everything). The only problem that caused were the douch bags working the counters forgetting to take off the tags, and since the tags were fake, they didnt go off so you'd be stuck making another trip to the mall to get the tags off. so stealing from there would actually save you time and money.
I stole wristbands, chokers, bracelets, tripp nyc bracelets, msi shirt, a jack ass belt buckle, crapy hair dye, a studded belt, a chain wallet and to top it off the cashier girl's virginity. Then sold everything on ebay.
"you'd have to be a retard if you get caught stealing from hot topic"
"you'd have to be a retard if you get caught stealing from hot topic"
by mike October 2, 2004
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