As for the M-M Society, they've seen the other related threads I suspect, but I think the more egregious know that their 'cover' is blown as to their intentions on FR.
Face bruising is an interesting thing. You can impact the nose or the upper lip, and get bruising not only around the eyes, but in the "smile lines" between the nose and mouth. IOW--just one bump, not a bad one at that, and you've got some drama.
Theory #82. This guy hit the brakes a little too hard, and bumped the steering wheel right under his nose. Saw an opportunity, and took it. If he was out driving at that unpleasant hour, maybe he was feeling real upset and depressed at the unpleasant attn he'd been rec'ing, and wished that there were some rednecks handy.