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Pushing the boundaries...

When you give a child a certain instruction to do or not to do something, you will see them try their luck to beyond what they are supposed to or not supposed to do. If a barricade is erected to limit their space, they would stand touching the barricade. If the barricade is a rope, they would stretch their luck as far the rope would stretch. If the barricade is solid, they would stand on the boundary and see whether if their action is remanded. If it is all quiet on the top brass, they may stretch their reach by stepping a foot out to test the waters. This type of treading dangerous waters can also be seen in Hollywood and amongst teenage girls who are slowly getting comfortable with their body image and sexuality. In the 1940s, actresses were required to cover up till their necks without revealing the silhouette of their contours. Later, by pushing for changes, the filmmakers managed to get the censors to allow a little bit of cleavage. With creative thinking, they manage to b...