@angry_noodles
As someone who also found it hilarious, I'm guessing it's because there's a mark on the left, right, and top areas of his face. Three strike combo!
I agree with @annie3 - the notes are VERY distracting to me, to the point that it's difficult to concentrate on the author's words because the notes keep interrupting. Unless it's pertinent (explaining cultural reference or a joke that's lost in translation) I'd really prefer if the notes were...