although you may think, "wait a minute, isn't a 'top tier hippo' just a really cool hippo?" that's not the only thing!! in fact, being a top tier hippo means you are the best of the best - cream of the crop. it means that whoever calls you 'top tier hippo,' it shows that they truly care for you, because you're the coolest frigging hippo ever! and if your title IS top tier hippo.... you must be a pretty rad hippo, dude.
"hey man, you're a top tier hippo!"
"awww, really?? thanks!"