While we can agree that garlic salt is an abomination and a offense against both God and man powdered garlic does have it's place albeit in very few dishes and under very limited circumstances. When you are in such straits as to be forced to use other dried herbs or (shudder!) dried onions, garlic power is acceptable.
As for awake, I have not the foggiest idea. Not enough fiber in his diet? Some people are just grouchy.
“powdered garlic does have it’s place albeit in very few dishes and under very limited”
Well, I’d have to be shown.