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Bristlecone

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4. Isn't the article saying you now have the choice?

Reply to Norrrm (Original post)

Wed Apr 29, 2026, 10:12 PM

Apr 29

You get to pick water or soda with your hotdog.

“ Costco has added the option of substituting a bottle of water for soda as part of the $1.50 meal deal. That should appeal to members who want to skip the soda, but still get the combo price, although the chain should expect some blowback over its use of plastic bottles.”

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Costco hot dog deal changes. Huge change in societal norms? [View all] Norrrm Apr 29 OP

At least we haven't reached the point True Dough Apr 29 #1

I feel like I should have an abstention coin or something , but no sodas in more than 10 years hlthe2b Apr 29 #2

Lol you can still get your soda Lifeafter70 Apr 29 #3

Yep. The lesser of two evils? Norrrm Apr 29 #5

Can't argue that Lifeafter70 Apr 29 #6

Isn't the article saying you now have the choice? Bristlecone Apr 29 #4

At the Costco near us, the concession area is immediately adjacent to... 3catwoman3 Apr 29 #7