Maybe it represents a ring? When worn on the index finger it reflects confidence, self esteem, and leadership qualities.

Duh, of course I’m not serious. It’s a cartoon magazine cover for shits sake. Lighten up, pal.

Tattoo removal scars.

Precisely

Ahh

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RIP (genuflecting)

It’s either intentional or tone-deaf. You choose.

He’s even drawn with cranial incisions/scarring.

RIP. Joining the Monroeville Hooters at the big restaurant in the sky.

Don’t be such a sour puss. It’s obviously what the artist was going for.

I prefer the Mel Brooks interpretation.

Edit: proud ableist Edit2: I meant atheist

Touch grass ol’son

Reading even further. The witch received candy. What she wants, but not what is necessarily good for her. The pirate received a carrot. Not want he wanted, but what he needs...

What does it all mean???

A reanimated monster that can't communicate and a creature that subsists by feeding on the essence of the living. This couldn't be more accurate.