When watching cartoons, or even playing video games, you might notice something is a little off when it comes to the hands of most characters. Specifically, a finger is missing.

Why do the evil eyebrows and pointy chin of a cartoon villain make our 'threat' instinct kick in? Psychologists have found that a downward pointing triangle can be perceived to carry threat just ...

Warwick University researchers found a downward pointing triangle can make us feel threatened - hence the pointy chins of villains such as Dick Dastardly and Cruella de Vil.