Full-Private Number-One in the Awkward Squad of the rank and file of life was Sloppy, and yet had his glimmering notions of standing true to the Colours.

Charles Dickens, Our Mutual Friend

I am a sceptic, part of the awkward squad of troublemakers.

• The awkward squad consists of people who ask questions and who won’t stop asking until they arrive at the crux of the matter.
• The awkward squad won’t take bullshit for an answer.
• The awkward squad are unquestioningly not pre-programmed to follow specific paths.
• The awkward squad will speak truth to power.
• The awkward squad will question everything.

Such as, “What the hell is that all about?”