i actually like this version better (but i would open up his mouth so it looks like he's talking). i think the other one's a bit forced. and i like the way the text looks in this one better, but i'd tighten up the kerning a bit.
Definitely V2, that expression is priceless! I prefer the wording on it better as well...I mean everyone knows the "talk to the hand" catch phrase, so it's not hard to figure out the meaning behind the illustration without text spelling it out.
I like V2 better. The wording and expression are good, the only thing is the lettering style needs some kind of work, so it doesn't just look like some scribble of the mouse in Paint.
i think it is interesting that you are using the hand posture like that, instead of the actual "talk to the hand" stance of putting you palm in someone's face
I'm posting this version, but I think I' done with this. The feedback has been really useful, again in gauging what you guys feel about it - so thanks to everyone who chipped in.