hot topic

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).

Hot Topic is just as negatively perceived as Old Navy or The Gap is.

by Cody richeson April 30, 2006

tomicon

I bet the person that added that is a silly little man who is just jealous because they don't have friends as close as TOMICON or as cool and and well respected by their peers as TOMICON. And the few friends they do have don't do as cool as stuff as TOMICON and even though they put TOMICON down they secretly wish they belonged to TOMICON. And the stuff they do do is just them trying to as like TOMICON as they can. Can I blame them? No. Sorry you feel that way guy. You should have tried to be our friend insted of calling us names. We're a pretty easy-to-get-along-with group, we probably would have excepted you. Then you would have cool people to hang out with insted of whatever faggots you're with now.

Some select members of the Fall Oers. Not all of them, but some. I'll probably regret this later.

by The Slayer of Lonelyness April 23, 2005

Toxic Masculinity

An abstract concept that is probably useful for understanding some extreme male behaviors yet is often trundled out and weaponized when someone simply disagrees with somebody else.

Suzie : "I think we should name our boy Shandina."

Bill : "Oh, I prefer Kenneth... Maybe we can compromise?"

Suzie: "TOXIC MASCULINITYYYYYYYYYYYYYY! Get me a divorce lawyer NOW!"

by Hevie Iron Bull January 27, 2019

Hot Topic

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 1, 2003

Hot Topic

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

hey guys i jus saw trhe coolest good charlotte shirt at hot topic punks rule dudes.

by steve ager October 11, 2003

toxic boyfriend

A leech, a mooch, a drain on one's finances. A male significant other who needs periodic bailing out.

After paying for dinner yet again, Samantha wished there was a bad bank that would take over her toxic boyfriend.

by maximo hudson January 28, 2009

topic art

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."

by topic art April 9, 2010