Costco Hot Dog Quote Tee If You Raise The Price I Will Kill You Funny Business Humor Shirt

The viral Costco hot dog quote explained

This tee is a wearable reference to the famous directive from Costco co-founder Jim Sinegal: “If you raise the price of the effing hot dog, I will kill you.” The design captures the brand’s stubborn commitment to keeping the iconic $1.50 combo deal unchanged despite years of inflation and rising costs. It turns a legendary piece of retail lore into everyday apparel for fans who appreciate value-driven branding stories.

Design details and audience appeal

The graphic uses bold typography that mimics a warning sign style, making the message pop against the black fabric. This business humor shirt appeals to retail managers, entrepreneurs, and anyone who follows internet memes about corporate pricing strategies. The graphic tee design works as a subtle nod to those who understand the economics behind cheap eats, serving as both a conversation starter and a statement on consumer loyalty.

Product specifications

This garment is made from soft black cotton with a full-color print featuring red, white, and blue accents. It offers a standard unisex fit available in common sizes. For best results, machine wash on a cold cycle and tumble dry low to preserve the integrity of the screen-printed artwork.

Who said if you raise the price of the hot dog I will kill you?

The quote is widely attributed to Jim Sinegal, the co-founder of Costco. He reportedly directed this threat at former CEO Craig Jelinek regarding the iconic $1.50 hot dog combo, insisting that the price remain fixed regardless of market pressures.

Is this an official Costco product?

No, this is not official Costco merchandise. It is an independent fan-made apparel item inspired by public news stories and internet memes about the warehouse club’s pricing strategy. The design references well-known anecdotes but has no affiliation with the retailer itself.

What is the full quote about the Costco hot dog?

The complete anecdotal quote often cited is: “If you raise the price of the effing hot dog, I will kill you. Figure it out.” This tee references that specific directive, highlighting the extreme measures leadership took to maintain customer trust through consistent low prices.

Can I wear this to work in retail?

Yes, many retail professionals wear this as a conversation starter or internal joke among colleagues. However, you should check your company dress code policy first, as some workplaces have strict guidelines regarding branded or slogan-based attire in customer-facing roles.

Available styles (select at checkout)

This listing may offer multiple blanks under one design. Choose your style and size on the product page:

• Men’s / unisex T-shirt
• Women’s T-shirt
• Sweatshirt
• Hoodie
• Tank top
• V-neck
• Youth tee
• Toddler tee
• Tote bag

Not every store enables every option — only styles shown in the dropdown are available.

Material & print

Design is printed with durable DTG (or equivalent) methods suited to each blank. Fabric weight and brand can differ by style and color — the images and option labels describe what you are ordering.

Fit & sizing

Each blank has its own size chart in the gallery or size guide. Adult tees are typically true to size; youth and toddler follow kids charts; totes are one-size. Always check the chart for the style you select.

Care instructions

• Apparel: Machine wash cold, inside out; tumble dry low; do not iron on the print; no bleach
• Tote: Spot clean or gentle hand wash; air dry

Shipping & returns

Made to order per selected blank. Production time applies before shipping. Returns follow the store’s published policy for unused items in original condition.