VikingRescueSquad

Vi·king·Res·cue·Squad \ ˈvī-kiŋ-ˈres-(ˌ)kyü-ˌskwäd \
noun

1. A loosely organized (and questionably qualified) source of creative that appears to come up with ideas, campaigns, or personal projects — through acts of controlled chaos, caffeine consumption, and inappropriate enthusiasm.
2. archaic, mythological — The legendary order believed to descend upon creative wastelands, wielding metaphorical axes and mood boards, to restore glory and inspiration.
3. colloquial — Any individual or group who refuses to let meh out into the world..
4. professional — the website portfolio for Aaron Howe.

— often capitalized V & R & S

Etymology:
From Viking — a Scandinavian seafaring warrior known for exploration and general badassery — combined with Rescue Squad, the name of a 20th-century children’s toy set containing a fake grenade and a plastic knife with a working compass in the handle; adopted by one grown “adult” who realized this was, in hindsight, a perfect metaphor for (creative) life.

First Known Use:
c. early 21st century, Los Angeles (approx. a decades after initial toy acquisition).

Synonyms:
Chaotic creative paramedics, bedlam engineers, aesthetic first responders, Howing.