The inexpensive hot dogs, pizza and churros are about the only reason I regularly brave this Costco in Alhambra. That and my miserly approach to thrifty dining. I’ve noticed that Costcos are extremely representative of the area’s demographic population and the Alhambra location with its multitude of Chinese shoppers is no different. I can see my Chinese girlfriend frowning mightily as she reads this, but her people need to realize that they left economics of scarcity back in the old country. It’s like they firmly believe if they don’t fight and claw their way to the window to yell out their order, the food will disappear like dust in the wind. Still $1.62 for a hot dog and a coke is a fine deal, even if I have to interact with the sprawling mass of the PRC.

Author’s note: As shown above I am Asian, please no hate mail.