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It's a store where people shop, just like Hollister.
The people who shop there like what is in there, just like people who shop at Hollister like what is in Hollister.
Some people shop at both, because people like both.
Some shop in one, because some only like one.
Its a store. People just don't like it because its an "emo" store.
Think about it.
Its not that hard
Person 1: Lets go there! (Hot topic)
Person 2: Ok! -they go in-
Person 1: I like that band.
Person 2: Me too! -they buy a shirt-
-they continue shopping-
Still not that hard, people
Hot Topic by Sabrina I. June 18, 2008
A store, first opened in 1988, that specializes in clothing and accessories often associated with the goth and emo subcultures. Also sells clothing featuring a wide variety of pop culture references, including Power Rangers, Voltron, Pokemon, numerous comic book series, and many, many, different bands. Frequently, the store will hold "listening parties" where a new CD or single by a certain band will be played in the store, allowing shoppers to hear it before its release.
"Dude, check out this MCR shirt I bought at Hot Topic!"
hot topic is a store i used to love going to until this new trend of "rebellious rocker teens" exploded all over the country.
i saw this poser looking guy buying a avenged sevenfold tee from hot topic so i was all "oh you like their song 'afterlife'?" and hes responds "naw sorry, i dont even know who they are, i just bought it cause Paul had it."
hot topic by E-Tag! October 22, 2008
ALTERNATIVE ATTIRE MY ASS. A store that sells emo looking shit for 70 dollars that you can buy somewhere else for 20. They also sell slutty lingerie, and usually have loud screaming music that you can hear from the other side of the mall.
" Hey, Jules i just got back from Hot Topic"

"Did you spend the birthday money i gave you?"

"Yep all $500"

" really whatd you buy?"

"oh just a couple a t- shirts"

"..."
Hot Topic by marissa7656 March 5, 2009
Almost the emo capital of the world, second only to MySpace
I go to HOT TOPIC every weekend to meet up with my emo friends.

I posted a MySpace bulletin to let eveyone know we're going to HOT TOPIC this weekend.
hot topic by franscene June 17, 2009
A store that sells clothing, and is actually not that bad despite what some people say about it. They sell CD's, band tees, and some pretty cool knick knacks accessories. Unlike Hollister, American Eagle, or Aeropostale, the sales associates aren't dicks, and despite appearance are pretty nice people.
I got to hot topic to get my band tees, and accessories.