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Costco updates $1.50 hot dog combo for the first time in 40 years (www.sfchronicle.com)
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Costco has introduced a small but seismic update to its famous $1.50 hot dog combo, marking the first significant change to the meal’s composition in more than 40 years. 

Costco now allows customers to substitute a 16.9-ounce bottle of Kirkland Signature water for the traditional 20-ounce fountain soda. While the pairing has evolved, the price — which has remained a flat $1.50 since the 1980s — remains firmly intact.

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[–] BradleyUffner@lemmy.world 54 points 3 weeks ago

Dude, don't scare me like that!

[–] Linktank@lemmy.today 38 points 3 weeks ago

Clickbait garbage.

[–] mysticpickle@lemmy.ca 12 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago) (2 children)

So help me God, if they decrease the current proportion of hog anus in the hot dog, I will riot.

[–] ikidd@lemmy.dbzer0.com 8 points 3 weeks ago

I want at least 15% sow twat in my polish dog.

[–] fox2263@lemmy.world 3 points 3 weeks ago

Is it not beef where you are?

[–] Gork@sopuli.xyz 11 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

I echo the sentiment here. Any change to the sacred $1.50 Costco hotdog price is tantamount to a declaration of war.

[–] BigTrout75@lemmy.world 6 points 3 weeks ago

Wait a minute, they used to use some kosher dog awhile back and it wasn't 40 years ago.

[–] absentbird@lemmy.world 5 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

Honestly I think the water is a better deal. You get a resealable bottle in the bargain. Fountain soda is mid, water is better for you anyway.

[–] sem@piefed.blahaj.zone 6 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

Worse for planet

[–] absentbird@lemmy.world 3 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

Fair

[–] sem@piefed.blahaj.zone 3 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

Last time I was there, I'm pretty sure I put water in my fountain cup -- from the little tab dispenser next to the lemonade. It is nice, fresh filtered water.

[–] MIDItheKID@lemmy.world 3 points 3 weeks ago

I like to do 75% Seltzer and 25% Lemonaide. It's fizzy, refreshing, and not too sweet.

But yes, similarly, you can get Seltzer with the little side tab on one of the taps, usually Sprite I think.

[–] AnalogHole@lemmy.blahaj.zone 2 points 3 weeks ago

The pop machines dispense ice cold carbonated water...

[–] NotMyOldRedditName@lemmy.world 1 points 3 weeks ago

You've been able to do that at the one I go to in Canada for awhile now.