I don't think I've ever been to Chicago (through it maybe), and I don't see myself going there anytime soon. However, it has come to my attention that they currently have a controversial statue of Marilyn Monroe. More specifically, it's a portrayal of her from the movie The Seven Year Itch where her skirt flies up. The way the statue is made, depending on the angle from which people see it, they can see her underwear. (In photos depicting the scene in question? Not so much.)
I wonder if the statue could've been made in such a way that people wouldn't have to be made to feel like they're violating something. After all, it's not proper to look up the skirt of a real woman, right? (The phrase "Think of the children" comes to mind.) Also, assuming that nobody could see Monroe's underwear in the movie or the photograph, how does anyone know it was of the white lace variety. For all we know, it was very plain or of another color.
For what it's worth, it's my understanding that the statue is supposed to be up until spring 2012, so people won't have to put up with the risque view forever.
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