Esky
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Esky is an Australian brand of coolers manufactured by Nylex. The name is a reference to the association of Eskimos with cold climates.
The term has become a genericized trademark and as such is a colloquial term for any portable cooler. They are very popular at Australian barbecues, picnics and sporting events for keeping food and drinks cold.
Portable coolers were invented in Australia [link] and are now popular around the world. In the United States they are usually called a "cooler" and in New Zealand a "chilly bin".
Cultural references
There are a number of references to esky in Australian popular culture:- Esky lids is a dismissive slang term surfers give body boards.
- Some Australian songs that include references to 'eskies' are:
- * Paul Kelly's Roll On Summer - "The sweet metal taste of VB, Straight from the ice cold esky".
- * Aussie Jingle Bells by Bucko and Champs - "Dashing through the bush, in a rusty Holden ute, kicking up the dust, esky in the boot".
- * Jebediah's Country Holiday Song - "Come and take a drive out of the city, packed some smoke and some wine in an esky".
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