I - instep
N - nose
G - groin
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Proving Hollywood taught something constructive...once.
Miss Congeniality
Every animal and human on the planet will let go if your thumbs are in their eye sockets.
It would be better if she kneed the guy in the groin, or turned around and kicked the guy in the kneecap. This isn't a fair fight. Eyeballs are always a good target.