by William November 24, 2004
its pretty much the punk rock equivalent to abercrombie or american eagle. the store reaches out to teens with a certian style and is pretty expensive. the kids that shop here spend 50 bucks on invader zim stuff, but criticize others for spending the same price on ripped abercrombie jeans. why can't you all stop criticizing each other, mind your own business and shop where you wanna shop dammit!!!
punk 1: look at that preppy bitch buying that 50 dolllar abercrombie shit! fucking ripped jeans are stupid and useless!
punk 2: lets go to hot topic and by invader zim stuff, its only 50 dollars.
punk 1: okay cool.
punk 2: lets go to hot topic and by invader zim stuff, its only 50 dollars.
punk 1: okay cool.
by whAt_uP?! June 11, 2006
A clothing/merchandise store that has increased in popularity dramatically since the late 90's (even though the store itself has been in operation since the late 80's). Hot Topic's intention is to appeal primarily to the gothic, industrial and punk crowds, although in recent years it has also had tendences to cater to the metal and emo cultures among others. The franchise is often perceived negatively, both by the cultures it claims to represent, and those who are not interested in said cultures at all. This perception comes from the fact that a) Hot Topic often only explores the most popular and accessible bands in the previously stated cultures, b) adjusts their merchandise to changes in popular trends and c) often features variations of punk/gothic clothing that is intended to be more appealing to today's youth. Additionally, many also claim the accessories are overpriced and/or cheaply manufactured, and the stores tend to attract naive, impressionable teenagers that are primarily concerned with with the materialistic and surface appeal of the cultures represented (resulting in what could be labeled as faux-rebellion and mass conformism). Despite this, some simply see the store as a convenient place to buy accessories that are otherwise difficult to find without going online or visiting speciality stores. Hot Topic is often seen as a haven for posers because of its focus on popular rock merchandise; fans of the store often have a low opinion of clothing stores perceived as "preppy", such as Old Navy or Abercrombie and Fitch (incidentally, consumers of said stores often have a low opinion of those who shop at Hot Topic).
by Cody richeson April 17, 2006
A Shop that is so Rebelious it has a fucking BABY section, ohh watch out for the pregnated teen! if u want a good store go to pac sun. and not abercrombie or hot topic
Oh Avril is so rebelious with that tie! Lets go to hot topic and fight against society since we love our sk8er bois!
by Anonymous October 01, 2003
a store for rich kids who think that in order to be "punk" or whatver goth fasion is "in" for the season you must spend shit loads of money
by steve ager October 12, 2003
1. noun. A topic that will eventually EAT YOUR BRAINS!!!! 2. noun. A topic that isnt based on the original idea but keeps going long after the original idea is dead. Commonly found on forums and Facebook.
On someones note on facebook:
guy #1: Hey, anyone wanna get something to eat?
guy #2: Naw, i'm not hungry after reading about aliens taking over the world.
guy #3: No way!!! What were you reading?
guy #2: I was reading (insert book name here). Its so graphic.
guy #3: Sounds like a good book!
guy #4: Its kinda like (insert similar book here).
guy #2: No. Its not even close.
(etc.)
(later when guy #1 gets back to the page)
guy #1: AHHHHHHH!!!!! ZOMBIE TOPIC!!!!!!
guy #1: Hey, anyone wanna get something to eat?
guy #2: Naw, i'm not hungry after reading about aliens taking over the world.
guy #3: No way!!! What were you reading?
guy #2: I was reading (insert book name here). Its so graphic.
guy #3: Sounds like a good book!
guy #4: Its kinda like (insert similar book here).
guy #2: No. Its not even close.
(etc.)
(later when guy #1 gets back to the page)
guy #1: AHHHHHHH!!!!! ZOMBIE TOPIC!!!!!!
by Imwithstupid531 December 27, 2009
Art that is based on a particular theme or item of current interest to society. The theme or topical item is usually trendy or transient. Typically, topic art is portrayed as being creative, but really, it is not at all original. Considered a juvenile art form. While it can describe art that is good, topic art is more generally a derogatory term.
Artist: "I use mixed media including commonly available household items like recycled string and kiwi juice cartons. I believe in global warming and my art express this."
Mark: "You mean you tie your mom's garbage together then bring it back into the world as art. I'm an artist too: you're a shithead so let's recycle your throat into a turd-sleeve."
Rachel: "I hate topic art."
Mark: "You mean you tie your mom's garbage together then bring it back into the world as art. I'm an artist too: you're a shithead so let's recycle your throat into a turd-sleeve."
Rachel: "I hate topic art."
by topic art April 10, 2010