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"Rats" is a slang word expressing disappointment. "Rats" stems from from the word "Drat" which also is used as an expression of disappointment used in the the early 19th century.

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In the 1960s, Underground Uplift Unlimited, based in Manhattan, produced buttons with countercultural slogans. The bright orange background can convey happiness, going along with the theme of satisfaction.

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To smile is when the corners of a person's mouth turns upward, sometimes showing teeth, to express a happy or content feeling. Encouraging others to smile can often be a positive motivator. The orange background can convey warmth and cheerfulness.

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The expression "Some of my best friends are..." dates from around the 1940s and was often used to defend oneself from being seen as prejudiced or to promote the type of associations that the wearer or user was involved in. In this case, "some of my best friends are (green)" could refer to the popular association with Kermit the Frog of The Muppets or someone concerned with environmental issues.

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Sputnik 1 was a satellite launched by the Soviet Union on October 4, 1957, which triggered the Space Race between the United States and the Soviet Union. The Sputnik 1 rocket booster was visible at night while the actual satellite was more difficult to see. Sputnik 1 broadcasted radio signals for three weeks before its batteries died. It continued to orbit Earth for another two months before reentering the atmosphere and burning up. The launching of Sputnik 1 would lead to the United States' launch of Explorer 1, as well as the creation of NASA (formerly NACA). 

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A sucker is a gullible or easily deceived person. It is a general term to tease a person who has been easily tricked.

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Released in 1970, “Try a Little Kindness” represents one of country singer Glen Campbell’s greatest hits. With the help of songwriters Curt Sapaugh and Bobby Austin, Campbell managed to produce a single and an album of the same name that resonated with listeners in the U.S. and around the world. “Try a Little Kindness” even topped the charts in the U.K., Australia, New Zealand, and Canada during the early 1970s.

The song’s simple message promoted peace and brotherly love at a time when the Vietnam War was raging and poverty was widespread. Inspiring and touching, “Try a Little Kindness” encouraged individuals to be generous to others whether or not they were deserving of it. The definition of kindness, according to Campbell’s song, is being nice to everyone you meet—a definition that has arguably stood the test of time and is still applicable.