Yeah sure, but I think people figured out the taste test by the time we got to modern humans. Rub it in skin… wait a few hours, rub it in lips, nibble it, and so on
I think the artist was struggling to put expression in the eyes and a visible car while still showing the bright headlights effect. It’s not pretty but it gets the point across
Not attracting smeagle is just another read to use a shoe