Is Hot Topic Trying to Hard?

Epic Corrosion · 01-10-2010, 09:52 PM

ok every now and then i go to hot topic to look at some of the new clothes in stock.
and every time i do they seem to get more and more random crap...
examples..(hello kitty hats,ninja turtles slippers,harry potter action fiqures..socks that only look like chuck tailors?!?!)

so im just asking do you think they are trying to hard?

Vale of Dallas Texas · 01-10-2010, 10:38 PM

Hot Topic is not at all how I imagined them to end up.

Like you were saying.

I think their slogan used to be something like "everything about the music"

So yhea where did that ethic wonder off to?

About half if the stuff they sale is what the majority of the "in-mall" shoppers would accept.

They do try to damn hard.

To bad they don't seem to know shit about music.

Solumina · 01-11-2010, 03:03 PM

What the hell are you guys talking about? Hot Topic was always overpriced crap that was meant to capitalize on whatever subculture happens to be the most popular, right now it is a combo of hipster and emo (hence all of the random crap). This isn't to say that it is terribly evil or that nothing there is worth buying, their clearance racks can have some pretty sweet deals, but it was never about the music, it is owned by a major fucking corporation, it is about making lots of money.

honeythorn · 01-11-2010, 03:17 PM

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Is Hot Topic Trying to Hard?

You actually had to ask this? Anyone with half an eye and less of a brain could tell you the answer is YES.

Epic Corrosion · 01-11-2010, 05:16 PM

I didnt have to post...but i was wondering about everyone's ideas on the matter....and i agree that it was never about the music,big name companies run everything...to them its all about "how many people can we get to buy this crap."well at least thats what i think.

Pineapple_Juice · 01-11-2010, 07:07 PM

As whoever said before me, Hot Topic exists only to appeal to the masses, as it's obviously a business I think this is good idea. Most 16 year old kids like all the shit in that store, so that's what they sell. Market it with a "hardcore" image and you have them all hooked. They make a hell of a lot more money annually than, say, Ipso Facto (for example). Because they don't try to appeal top only one or two demographics. I think Hot Topic is smart as hell, and PS-I've bought a pair of heels from there once. Not bad.

Solumina · 01-11-2010, 07:24 PM

My two favorite pairs of pants (including the blue leopard print ones that a few members are so jealous of) were found in Hot Topic. The store does get some nice inventory, they just also have a lot of crap and tend to have pretty high prices, so I stay away from anything other than their clearance racks.

Epic Corrosion · 01-11-2010, 09:18 PM

its true that the prices are way to high....but they do get some good stuff from time to time..i really want that fishnet shirt..but i think $30 is way to much to be paying....know where i can find a cheaper one?

PortraitOfSanity · 01-11-2010, 09:21 PM

I usually just cut up fishnet stockings to make sleeves, but the shirts I've bought have all been at this flea market near my house for 5 bucks a pop.

Just look around.

Still Jack · 01-12-2010, 01:31 AM

Hey, welcome to the show where we find out whoooooooooooo gives a fuck.

Angelic Dissonance · 01-12-2010, 02:49 PM

What the fuck is 'Ipso Facto'? and I WANT THOSE PANTS, and so how do I get them cheap....? But hm. (^Social Collision rude fit bondage pants) It's of course shit. But my Love was on TV in front of it.... how ironic, bummer!!!! HAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHHAHHAAAA!!!!!!!! We all know how HT is. Come on. Try this one: JC Penny's? YEH!?!? WHAT NOW!!!???!?!??! Christian Dior, bitch!!!!

>: to Madison--Im .......... NOT drunk. FOr rwal, im not drunk. i sewer.

PortraitOfSanity · 01-12-2010, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Angelic Dissonance

What the fuck is 'Ipso Facto'? and I WANT THOSE PANTS, and so how do I get them cheap....? But hm. (^Social Collision rude fit bondage pants) It's of course shit. But my Love was on TV in front of it.... how ironic, bummer!!!! HAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHHAHHAAAA!!!!!!!! We all know how HT is. Come on. Try this one: JC Penny's? YEH!?!? WHAT NOW!!!???!?!??! Christian Dior, bitch!!!!

>: to Madison--Im .......... NOT drunk. FOr rwal, im not drunk. i sewer.

lrn2english

Epic Corrosion · 01-12-2010, 05:12 PM

right......i was on T.V in front of it.....but that was cuz i was waiting for his ass to show up!

isnt that right love?

my dad is replacing all my clothes with what he calls"normal people clothes".....time to break out the sewing gear again...*sigh*

Solumina · 01-12-2010, 10:21 PM

Eh all of my clothes are pretty normal (okay so maybe not the previously mentioned pants but just about everything else), it really comes down to how you pair things together and how you accessorize, especially when parents have some say.

Angelic Dissonance · 01-14-2010, 06:03 PM

She's right, accessories are essential....

And MAYBE you should have considered, lover, THEY KNOW WHO YOU ARE NOW!!!! HAHAHAHAHHAHAHHAHAHAAA!!!!!! Bet you didn't see the pic I posted of you.....

Epic Corrosion · 01-14-2010, 06:27 PM

why must you post my uglyness on the net?.....*hides under a rock*

Crying_Crimson_Tears · 01-14-2010, 07:26 PM

Personally, I would say Hot Topic tries just as hard as any other retail chain store to satisfy the "genre" of people it's geared towards.

As for the Ninja Turtles crap and such, that is also what seems to be something that a lot of stores are doing. I guess you could call it "retro" or something, but most stores do it, and it attracts people. Because these are things people grew up loving, and still love.

Stormtrooper of Death · 01-15-2010, 06:27 AM

Snot Rocket blows. Support your local businesses and scene, I always try to get second hand stuff from thrift stores.

Man In Room 5 · 01-15-2010, 11:24 AM

Don't we already have a Hot Topic bashing thread somewhere? I'm almost sure of it. I don't want to encourage anyone to necro old threads but it would be better than rehashing the same arguments again and again and again and again....

....you're jumping someone else's train.

Angelic Dissonance · 01-15-2010, 04:37 PM

I want these

http://www.hottopic.com/hottopic/App...ans-249218.jsp

drewsilla · 01-21-2010, 11:06 AM

I can honestly say I have not bought anything for myself there in ages, but I did make some really good Super Mario clothing purchases for my son there for X-mas.

Tam Li Hua · 01-21-2010, 12:14 PM

Always. fiosdavjdoica8ofduvfg8aewu8ofueiowjdfalsd

Malice In Wonderland · 01-21-2010, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Angelic Dissonance

I want these

http://www.hottopic.com/hottopic/App...ans-249218.jsp

And I want you shot.
I've learnt to deal with my disappointment.

Crying_Crimson_Tears · 01-21-2010, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Stormtrooper of Death

Snot Rocket blows. Support your local businesses and scene, I always try to get second hand stuff from thrift stores.

Second hand stores are awesome!!!

Solumina · 01-21-2010, 07:13 PM

Eh the ones here suck, mainly due to the area I live in, the clothes tend to be rather cheap "trendy" crap from last year that is already starting to fall apart. Back home things may have been dated styles but the fabrics were pretty awesome so you could deconstruct them and make them into something cool.