Product Overview
Green can cooler with image of Kiwi with "bottom" in the air ... possibly taking a nap after a little more to drink than the Kiwi is used to!! In white writing "Bottoms Up, New Zealand"
messures approx 10.5cm x 7.5cm
Keep your Beer or Soft Drink cooler for longer with this 5mm thick Neoprene can cooler with Bottoms Up design.
Can also mean cheers
"Bottoms up" is a common, informal drinking toast meaning "cheers" or a directive to finish a drink, where participants tip the bottom of their glasses upward. It is commonly used in, though not limited to, Western cultures to celebrate or signify finishing a beverage in one go.
Key Aspects of "Bottoms Up":
Usage: It acts as an invitation to drink, often used to suggest finishing an entire drink, particularly shots or beer, rather than just taking a sip.
Origin: One popular, though debated, origin story links it to the 18th-century British Navy, where sailors were encouraged to turn their glasses "bottoms up" to ensure no bribe money (a king's shilling) was left in the bottom, which would have forced them into service.
Alternatives: Similar to "cheers," "down the hatch," or "kanpai" (Japan).
Context: It is often used in social, festive, or celebratory settings, such as parties or drinking games.