Hot Topic - Page 16

Blushing Heliophobe · 02-21-2006, 01:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Blushing Heliophobe

I know this is now a flame thread, but last week I emailed Hot Topic because of that whole - the Gap owns it, no it doesn't, yes it does argument. Just in case anyone cares, a lady named Megan Hall emailed me back with this -

Hot Topic was founded by Orv Madden. He opened the first store in southern California in 1989 when he realized that no other retailers were taking timely advantage of the direct correlation between music videos, alternative artists and fashions. Since then, we have grown to 661 Hot Topic stores located in all 50 states and Puerto Rico. In 2001 we opened our first Torrid store and we now have 121 Torrid stores in 34 states. Hot Topic became a publicly traded company in September 1996 so we are 'owned' by approximately 46 million shareholders. Betsy has served as our CEO since 2000 and Orv Madden retired in April 2001. I hope this answers your questions! To learn more information about us you can check out our investor relations website at http://investorrelations.hottopic.com.

- Megan

Megan Hall
Manager of Investor Relations
Hot Topic, Inc.
18305 E. San Jose Ave.
City of Industry, CA 91748
(626) 839-4681 x2173
[email protected]

so anyways... back to flaming?

Bah. Read this and email Megan Hall if you are unsure. There's plenty of reasons to not like Hot Topic but get your fac's straight, ma'am.

Bah, I say.

maggot · 03-03-2006, 12:21 PM

I think HT is fine on occasion, but the mallrats who hang out out/inside hot topic should be shot. It's obvious thay're looking for approval, and doing it by clothing is kind of idiotic.

03-03-2006, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Xnguela

Doesn't everyone look for approval?I do.

You know,she's got a point. -Zing!

maggot · 03-03-2006, 01:07 PM

... From clothing?
Thats what I was saying, not plain looking for approval.

maggot · 03-03-2006, 02:24 PM

Lol, I know you're a fashion major.
But when the mallrats try to make friends SOLELY because they're wearing their new elephant bellbottoms, that's a bit peculiar..

03-03-2006, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by maggot

Lol, I know you're a fashion major.
But when the mallrats try to make friends SOLELY because they're wearing their new elephant bellbottoms, that's a bit peculiar..

This is the second time I've heard the phrase:"Wearing their Elephant Bellbottoms".
Jeans with flares that size(HUGE) are not being made any more.They were really "In" a few years ago;but today all they make is 'Boot-cut'.
Is this a part of the country I don't know about?

03-03-2006, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Xnguela

Reject, they're not actual bellbottoms the way you're thinking of. They're the really huge-legged Tripp pants.

Oh,OK..(it took awhile for the hamster to turn the wheel in my brain).
I always thought "Tripp" was an appropriate name,since(With leg openings that wide)that's what you spend most of your time doing in them.

maggot · 03-03-2006, 06:08 PM

Lol. Bellbottoms make sense to me, cus theyre similar, and it kinda has the shape of an elephants leg, not to mention being as large

winged_dreams · 03-03-2006, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Reject_Bunnies

Oh,OK..(it took awhile for the hamster to turn the wheel in my brain).
I always thought "Tripp" was an appropriate name,since(With leg openings that wide)that's what you spend most of your time doing in them.

I like big pants but I don't have any. I do want to make a pair of my pants all spiffeh by adding fabric inserts to the bottom of the legs. You understand what I'm saying?

03-03-2006, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by winged_dreams

I do want to make a pair of my pants all spiffeh by adding fabric inserts to the bottom of the legs. You understand what I'm saying?

If it's what I'm thinking of,you cut the seam up the side of a pant leg to just under the knee and sew in big triangles of material;That makes the bottom flare out wide.
Is that it or am I way off?

winged_dreams · 03-03-2006, 10:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Reject_Bunnies

If it's what I'm thinking of,you cut the seam up the side of a pant leg to just under the knee and sew in big triangles of material;That makes the bottom flare out wide.
Is that it or am I way off?

Ding! Ding! We have a winner. That's it! I really want to do that but I'm currently too poor to afford a sewing machine. >_<

maggot · 03-04-2006, 12:13 AM

I REALLY want a sewing machine. You know those gloves that cover most of your arm but very little of your hand? I wanna make those. I think Apoptygma Berzerk's singer wears them in one of their videos. Maybe it was Zeromancer. Whatever. Kinda like this: http://cgi.ebay.com/Black-Velvet-Cyb...QQcmdZViewItem but to about the middly of my aft-arm. (Or whatever it's called.) Along with other minor modifications.

Draconysius · 03-04-2006, 05:03 AM

Snot Topic used to be my fucking headquarters of poseurism. It is full of overpriced, cheaply made gimmicky crap. Once in a red moon, you could find something remotely fashionable, but the place just gives me the creeps now. I like hanging out around the place, though. Poseurs are sooo cute!

maggot · 03-04-2006, 06:12 AM

Sounds fun.

I'm gonna see if I can find some good boots there.

03-04-2006, 08:18 AM

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Originally Posted by winged_dreams

I really want to do that but I'm currently too poor to afford a sewing machine. >_<

I've turned a couple pairs of pants into bellbottoms this way(I kid you not),and I did the sewing part by hand(I don't have a sewing machine either).

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Originally Posted by Draconysius

Snot Topic used to be my fucking headquarters of poseurism. It is full of overpriced, cheaply made gimmicky crap.

I understand that no "real" Goths' would actually shop there,but somebody must be buying their merchandise for them to still be in business.

Tall One In Black · 03-04-2006, 08:21 AM

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Originally Posted by maggot

I REALLY want a sewing machine. You know those gloves that cover most of your arm but very little of your hand? I wanna make those.

If you have never done any sewing before, starting with gloves might be frustrating. It's challenging to sew something small - hemming the ends of the finger holes will be a real bitch. It's also challenging to work with stretchy fabric.

Not to discourage you from sewing - I love it - but just to make you aware of the challenges.

maggot · 03-04-2006, 08:39 AM

No, I got to make a Big, fuzzy stuffed foot in family and consumer sciences. Not to mention numerous beanbags.
Thanks for looking out for me, though.

Jane13 · 03-04-2006, 08:41 AM

The first time I tried to make a pair of pants, I forgot about one small bit of anatomy- the ASS. I was like "ALLRIGHT! I did it all without a pattern and ... huh?". They DID fit my legs perfectly, though... >.> I tore up the fabric again and made a skirt. I would reccomed starting with skirts.

maggot · 03-04-2006, 08:59 AM

Ah, but I don't crossdress. ^_^
And I need to get a sewing machine in the first place. My mother is thinking of buying one off a friend.

Jane13 · 03-04-2006, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by maggot

Ah, but I don't crossdress. ^_^
And I need to get a sewing machine in the first place. My mother is thinking of buying one off a friend.

Ah, well, have fun with whatever you decide to make ^^ I hope you get that machine!

Jane13 · 03-04-2006, 02:57 PM

Thanks sis. I like that pattern by the way... I'm going to find some fabric now.

maggot · 03-04-2006, 05:22 PM

I intend to do something just a smidge more elaborate than that. Besides the area between the thumb and forefinger, there won't be fabric on the hand. I'm a wierd person, I know.

maggot · 03-04-2006, 06:02 PM

Yeah.. But I bet it's not too hard. Just another cut.

maggot · 03-04-2006, 06:54 PM

My sentiments exactly.

>__> I want it to be 1.5 feet long.

angleangel_doom · 03-04-2006, 07:39 PM

I like sewing!