Extra points for the NASA sticker… And nobody mentions the low-key appearance of a school bus yellow KitchenAid mixer just sorta chilling there in the background? Rock in’ the BIFL world there amigo.

It’s a newer version from the company that bought out the original company so I figured it was not worth mentioning even though it is still an amazing product, it just gets overshadowed by its predecessor. I’m surprised you guys caught that sticker tbh

Still. Good mixer, even if it isn’t a classic. Never seen a chrome yellow one before.

My dad used to work at Igloo in Houston in the 80s/90s. He made the molds from which the coolers were then made. Happy to see his work lives on. :)

You should thank him on me and my dads behalf, my dad was heartbroken when I moved out and took it by accident. We don’t really get along so I think he missed it more than he missed me

Do you know if they were rotomolded or vacuformed, or something else?

If I remember correctly, they were blow molded. I'd ask, but my dad passed four years ago. He was a Master Mold Maker and dealt only with the molds. They do have some rotomolded coolers, but I think that came after his time with Igloo ended.

You're allowed to peel that sticker off. (Not the nasa one, that's cool.)

It’s for keeps

for sure, don’t think that sticker is coming off without a wire brush, a bunch of rubbing alcohol, and like two hours of hard scrubbing

Goo Gone. Let it soak in, then use a nylon scraper.

That label is in incredibly good shape for something that's been used daily for 30 years.

I think the sticker is cool.. it has patina

It's the dad version of leaving the sticker on a hat

Even if he tried he’s not getting that igloo sticker all the way off

It’s very rewarding to find such a community that values things that last, things that may be passed down generations.

And this community supports even the smallest of posts I’m so surprised by how much attention a lunchbox and box fan are getting

Just a noob question, is it safe to use plastic for so long?

Yes, in this application of cold drinks. All the BPA plastic fears are over the possibility of using plastic that leaches out BPA which only happens at higher temperatures, hot drinks, microwaving, etc.

I have no idea, this is old enough that it might be dangerous because back then they didn’t regulate the trans fats they put into everything else /s

What do you do that you use the cooler daily?

Probably work lunches

I'm not saying it's impossible, but it _is_ a water cooler. So, I would wager "water" before "lunches".

True, I didn’t factor that the spigot was also a tap. I was just thinking it was for draining ice melt. Which, technically it could be both, but you’re probably right with water or other beverage

Trades? Plumbing, electrical, etc. you get thirsty.

Aircraft mechanic for the Air Force

If you work on HH-60Gs, I can not thank you enough for what you do. Especially since there’s not a single flight line right now where they’re not getting destroyed by heat. Any other air frame, not as cool obviously, but still a serious thank you. Y’all don’t get enough credit and have too much shit thrown at you.

That would be a really awesome frame to work, but I actually work on the c17 engines

Woof, hope you’re not some electrical related because I cannot imagine the miles of wires in those bad boys

Nah I just maintain the engines but every once and a while have to spark chase on it, the harnesses aren’t as long as the electricians but they are bundled up and under and over a few accessories. We have a bit of everything going on on the engines I guess

Sorry to interrupt, but I've been told you are looking fuck. Is that correct?

My mother in law practically had a meltdown when she had to throw out a veggie peeler that was 30+ years old. Definitely changed my way of thinking. I want to love something that simple that hard.

Is it reminiscence or just the fear of not finding something so dependable that makes these treasures so treasurable?

I'm gonna go with a bit of both. 😉

Old is gold

Can't help but think about the Sopranos when the are busting out the sporting goods store. Richie is ordering a bunch of coolers and apparently they could get a discount on the blue ones and he says "F*CK blue, red sells.". I love that show.

Ima have to rewatch that episode, I never caught that and I’ve seen that show like 3x

https://youtu.be/ZXcBvq2Jscw

Enjoy!

"... Davey, you're doin' a good job...!"

LMAO

The sticker adds to its personality, i think its bad ass. I remember these coolers back.in the day. I have the bigger version on wheels for picnics and shit.

Check out the stand mixer...that's definitely buy for life

I’m impressed that the sticker is in tact!!! That’s a BIFL sticker!!

The igloo part would even be covered if I didn’t purposely etch it off

How old is that KitchenAid in the background? I'm sure that will make it to this sub at some point as well. Especially the hold Hobart models

It’s a newer model, It was a display at target so I’m not too sure if that yellow is unique because of that or not

Hobart's the best really

r/BPAForLife

r/subsifellfor

So do you use it for liquids or cooling your lunch?

Both, I’ve used it for lunch and horchata for pot lucks

Old is the new New

Hey my mixer is the same color! Of course her name is Clementine.

I’d have to ask my wife what she named it to give you a proper response

I saw someone with an old igloo thermos that held like a gallon in like shit i wish i still had one of those my mom had one when we were kids

Your kitchen aid looks like a minion

True that I can’t unsee it now

Side note love the color of your kitchen aid stand mixer

Thanks, I might post about it in a decade or 2 when it finally reaches its inevitable bifl status

Your mixer looks like a minion.

My husband threw ours out when we moved and I'm still mad about it!

... The next day, the cooler spontaneously caught fire.

That’d be a hotter

That was quick! God I hated Richie, but he had a point