A question I’ve been asking myself since 1974.

A round lapel badge pinned on a grey jumper. The badge is white with black lettering in all caps that says “Surely not everybody was kung fu fighting”.

Boss is away and I’m acting director of the department. I promised not to break anything or anyone.

A round black lapel badge pinned to a light coloured jacket. The badge has a cat sitting on a raft with shark fins visible. Around the outside of the image are the words “I’m fine. It’s fine. Everything is fine”.

Wearing a solidarity message for my fellow introverts.

A red lapel badge pinned on a blue and white tweed coat. In white writing the badge has “Introverts Unite” and a raised fist. In smaller lettering “separately, in your own homes”.

Today’s badge on the jacket.

A square lapel badge pinned to a dark jacket. It has “Don’t be a dick be kind” written on four rows with multicoloured letters.