If I was a pre-pubescent boy growing up in the 40's and 50's, all the pointy boobs would kind of scare the hell out of me. I am glad that fashion grew out of style before I began my ogling days.
If you enjoyed this thread you might also want to check out the Starlet Showcase blog linked at the end of the article. There are fantastic entries featuring classic beauties and vintage babes along with some weirdness.