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This phrase is commonly used to refer to somebody who is extremely good looking and has a nice body.

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“THIS IS SO SUDDEN” plays on the humor and irony of a phrase often used in moments of surprise. While the words might literally express shock or unexpected emotion, the context in which this button is worn is usually sarcastic or playful, such as reacting to something that was actually very predictable. With its simple design and deadpan delivery, it is meant to be a quirky conversation starter. This button doesn’t have a fixed meaning; it leaves room for interpretation, often used to make people laugh or to poke fun at dramatic clichés in a light-hearted way.

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The phrase ‘the world is flat’ was a theory when men of science first began hypothesizing how the world might be shaped. The first known map of our earth from sixth-century Babylon depicts the world as a flat or “disk floating in the water.” It wasn't until the Hellenistic Period that a globe or spherical theory became the more popular of the theories. Today, modern science sticks with the spherical theory and the once believed theory that ‘the world is flat’ is now considered antiquated. 

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The Electric Hand was a column-mounted electro-mechanical shifter located under the rim of the steering wheel in 1935-38 Essex, or Terraplane, and Hudson models. It was advertised as a feature to make driving easier and safer because the driver could shift gears without having to take your hands off of the steering wheel. The Hudson Motor Car Company of Detroit manufactured the Terraplane between 1932 and 1938.

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“Tell it like it is” is an idiom used when someone is willing or is required to say the facts as they are, speak honestly regardless of the matter, to be candid or frank. The first time “tell it like it is” was recorded dates to 1899 in the Iowa State Bystander newspaper, reporting the words spoken by an individual about African American issues. 

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A "Teenie Bopper" is a person, typically an adolescent girl, who is into all of the latest trends in fashion, music, and culture. They are often linked with liking pop music and teen idols. The term appeared in the 1950s and was used often in the 60s and 70s. 

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Swedes are the citizens of the Scandinavian country Sweden. The colors blue and yellow are the colors of the Swedish flag. The blue color in the Swedish flag represents truth, vigilance, perseverance, loyalty and justice. The yellow color in the flag represents generosity and is in the shape of a cross symbolizing Christianity.

The slogan "Swedes Have More Fun" may be an allusion to the popular phrase "Blondes Have More Fun" which originated from Lady Clairol ads in the late 1950s for hair dye. Since this ad, the phrase "have more fun" has been used for many other identifiers other than blondes.

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The superhero age kicked off in 1938 with the first appearance of Superman in comic books. Superhero comics became especially popular during WWII, and helped to raise troop morale by vanquishing comic super-villians who were often based on real world enemy leaders. These heroes embodied quintessential American ideals, and would become firmly rooted in American culture. After being introduced in TV and movies, the superhero genre exploded in popularity and as of 2023 has become a multi-billion dollar industry. 

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Hallmark began in 1910 when Joyce Clyde Hall started selling postcards. He had little money—not even enough to take a horse-drawn cab to his lodgings at the YMCA—but he had an entrepreneurial spirit and the determination of a pioneer. Hall quickly made a name for himself with the picture postcards he sold. Rollie Hall joined his brother in business, and the company was named Hall Brothers. On January 11, 1915, a fire destroyed their office and inventory. They took the only salvageable item, their safe, and set up shop again. With $17,000 in debt, they decided to press onward. As postcard sales declined, they recognized the public’s desire for more privacy in their communication, so they started offering high-quality Valentine’s Day and Christmas cards mailed in envelopes. The fateful fire resulted in the Hall brothers’ decision to buy printing presses and begin producing their own greeting cards in 1915. Hallmark eventually made the move to manufacture and sell collectable memorabilia including pin-back buttons, most of which revolve around holidays and other special events.

Celebrating fatherhood has been around since families began. In the Middle Ages, a day devoted to honoring fathers was formally established by Catholic Europeans. Known as St. Joseph’s Day, it occurred yearly on March 19 and is still an active celebration throughout Europe today. In the U.S., Father’s Day was initially proposed as early as 1908 as a civic celebration. It wasn’t proclaimed as a national holiday for another fifty-eight years until 1966, and six years later, it became firmly established. Today, Father’s Day is celebrated annually on the third Sunday of June.

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The expression "Some of my best friends are..." dates from the 1940s or earlier and was often used to defend oneself from being seen as prejudice. The phrase is completed by the group of people the person is being accused of being prejudice against. For example, someone who is being accused of being anti-Semitic would say, "But some of my best friends are Jewish". The expression used to be taken seriously, but due to overuse it has become unconvincing and is often used sarcastically.