{"product_id":"hotdog-shirt-if-you-raise-the-price-ill-kill-you-t-shirt","title":"AAA Hotdog Shirt - If You Raise The Price I'll Kill You T Shirt","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWho actually wears this?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeople who treat the Costco food court like a religious experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeavyweight cotton\u003c\/strong\u003e that feels like it costs more than $1.50 (it does, but not by much in spirit)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUnisex relaxed fit\u003c\/strong\u003e in sizes S through 4XL, because hotdogs don't discriminate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrew neck\u003c\/strong\u003e, classic cut. Timeless, like a price point that hasn't moved since 1985\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDTG printed\u003c\/strong\u003e so the colors last longer than most people's patience with inflation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePre-shrunk fabric\u003c\/strong\u003e, because the only thing that should shrink is your tolerance for price gouging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eIs this actually a death threat on a t-shirt?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's a direct quote from a billionaire to his own CEO. If anything, it's aspirational leadership.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSomeone 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs 'If You Raise The Price I'll Kill You' a real quote?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat sizes does the Costco hotdog shirt come in?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eS through 4XL in a unisex relaxed fit. Runs comfortable whether you just had one Costco hotdog or four.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill wearing this get me kicked out of Costco?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The founder said it himself. You're basically wearing company policy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this an official Costco product?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow should I wash this shirt?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCold wash, tumble dry low. Treat it better than Costco treats their profit margin on hotdogs, which is to say, at all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Unethical Threads","offers":[{"title":"White \/ Small","offer_id":40688313565266,"sku":"Killdog-White-S","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"White \/ Medium","offer_id":40688313598034,"sku":"Killdog-White-M","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"White \/ Large","offer_id":40688313630802,"sku":"Killdog-White-L","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"White \/ XL","offer_id":40688313663570,"sku":"Killdog-White-XL","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"White \/ 2XL","offer_id":40688313696338,"sku":"Killdog-White-2XL","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black \/ Small","offer_id":40688313729106,"sku":"Killdog-Black-S","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black \/ Medium","offer_id":40688313761874,"sku":"Killdog-Black-M","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black \/ Large","offer_id":40688313794642,"sku":"Killdog-Black-L","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black \/ XL","offer_id":40688313827410,"sku":"Killdog-Black-XL","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black \/ 2XL","offer_id":40688313860178,"sku":"Killdog-Black-2XL","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/9402\/6066\/files\/KillDog.jpg?v=1762476155","url":"https:\/\/unethicalthreads.com\/products\/hotdog-shirt-if-you-raise-the-price-ill-kill-you-t-shirt","provider":"Unethical Threads","version":"1.0","type":"link"}