Guess it's just my sense of humour then! I love the way he looks normal in the first panel and then sinister in the second. And in my head, it's accompanied by a change in voice. It's just a funny situation. Cut yourself if you want the job, you may not get it but we'll see! :lol
I forget who it was, but there was an artist who would cut herself as a performance. There was also a guy who had his friend shoot him in the arm as part of a performance. It "proves" their dedication to being an artist, but it's pretty sadistic.
So if you cut yourself as an artist, you're dedicated. Yes. And EA wants you.