What's the best way to deliberately shrink a t-shirt?

What's the best way to deliberately shrink a t-shirt?
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Wash in hot water then put it in the hot dryer. Be sure to turn it inside out first to protect the print. If that doesn’t work find Rick Moranis and see if you can use his shrinking machine. Or just do what I do when I have something to big to wear- eat more.
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