"*Yes, I'm aware of the inverted dialogue in The Empire Strikes Back. But the incomplete Death Star indicates that these tattoos reference Return of the Jedi."

- I know.

In art it is called "forshortening"; Because a 2D picture can't show real depth, parts of the body will overlap. Certain lighting/wardrobe won't show this depth due to an overall constant light; this creates the illusion.

In the image above, the women are not little people either, but simply sitting on the knees of the men.
The soccer player is very slanted, due to sliding towards the ball.

There, there, John. http://www.neatoshop.com/product/Bear-Hug

Azog, are you secretly Nigel Tufnel? ;)

Tale of the Mogwai - Warbucks Design

LIFE - Wirdou

Pan Galactic Gargle Blaster - Matt Wiley

I'm not sure whether that first picture is a direct reference or not, but I love this scene.

Johnny T. trumps Johnny D.

Look at that vicious attack in the picture! :o

So...next to Oswald?

"For a good time, call..." ...yourself.

I think you should Leia-f the booze for a while there...

Those eyebrows!