For frames four and five I was definitely inspired by Sin City. It had such pretty silhouettes.
I think it was the right idea to address the fact that Li'l Denver Pastrami looks like a big sausage and by relation some other things. I can't deny it -he's pretty phallic. "Hey Li'l Denver, what are you up to today?" "Oh, you know, looking phallic." "Oh. Cool." I believe you get the idea.
The tree took a long time to draw, so be sure to admire it. Admire!