AAA Costco Hotdog Shirt - If You Raise The Price I'll Kill You T Shirt

The Costco Hotdog Shirt from Unethical Threads immortalizes the most unhinged (and completely real) death threat in American retail history. Jim Sinegal told his CEO he'd kill him if the $1.50 hotdog combo ever went up. That's not a joke, that's a business philosophy we can get behind.

Who actually wears this?

People who treat the Costco food court like a religious experience.

If you've ever bypassed an entire warehouse of bulk toilet paper just to get to the $1.50 combo, this shirt was made for you. You don't even need a membership to understand that some prices are sacred and some threats are just good management.

• Heavyweight cotton that feels like it costs more than $1.50 (it does, but not by much in spirit)
• Unisex relaxed fit in sizes S through 4XL, because hotdogs don't discriminate
• Crew neck, classic cut. Timeless, like a price point that hasn't moved since 1985
• DTG printed so the colors last longer than most people's patience with inflation
• Pre-shrunk fabric, because the only thing that should shrink is your tolerance for price gouging

Is this actually a death threat on a t-shirt?

It's a direct quote from a billionaire to his own CEO. If anything, it's aspirational leadership.

Someone at your cookout might raise an eyebrow, but most people just laugh because they know exactly where that $1.50 combo ranks in the hierarchy of things worth protecting. It's also a perfect gift for the Costco superfan in your life who already has the membership card in a lanyard.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'If You Raise The Price I'll Kill You' a real quote?

Yes. Costco co-founder Jim Sinegal reportedly said this to CEO Craig Jelinek when Jelinek suggested raising the hotdog price. The combo has been $1.50 since 1985.

What sizes does the Costco hotdog shirt come in?

S through 4XL in a unisex relaxed fit. Runs comfortable whether you just had one Costco hotdog or four.

Will wearing this get me kicked out of Costco?

No. The founder said it himself. You're basically wearing company policy.

Is this an official Costco product?

No. This is an Unethical Threads original. We are not affiliated with Costco, but we share their commitment to keeping hotdog prices exactly where they are.

How should I wash this shirt?

Cold wash, tumble dry low. Treat it better than Costco treats their profit margin on hotdogs, which is to say, at all.