Domestic violence, however, is socially considered a terrible thing; the media finds ways to glorify him. Domestic violence is a romanticized theme throughout media history. In advertisements, the fashion industry romanticizes domestic violence against women. In literature, “Are they real kilometers?” " shows a man's rationalization of abuse towards his wife, while being similar in 50 Shades of Gray where Ana engages in an abusive sexual relationship with Christian Grey. Finally, in music, artists like The Crystals sang a song comparing a man hitting her to a sweet kiss and recently rapper Eminem teamed up with Rihanna to perform a track romanticizing an abusive relationship. These media examples can be seen as misinterpreted, but rather as irony or a light joke. In “Are These Real Miles?” » The theme of domestic violence mentioned by Raymond Carver is very subtle. Leo and Toni are facing a second bankruptcy so on a last impulse, they decide to sell Toni's car; Meanwhile, Toni spends more time selling the car as Leo begins to question Toni's true intentions and motivations. However, it is subtly hinted that Leo was working as a pimp for his wife. Leo spends his time drinking scotch while waiting for Toni, thinking about their relationship. When Toni finally comes home, we see Leo drunkenly walking towards Toni, oblivious to her drunken state. Leo even goes so far as to obsessively check Toni's underwear for evidence of a sexual relationship (page 589.) Additionally, Leo also views Toni more as an object rather than a loving wife. Drunkenness, intention of violence and obsessive checking of his wife's clothes are clear signs of domestic violence against Toni. On the other hand, the short story shown in middle of paper......the romanticization of domestic violence is a concept consistently demonstrated throughout media history. In advertisements, the fashion and beauty industry associates domestic violence and beauty in makeup advertisements, Fluid hair salon advertisements, and beauty advertisements. In literature, “Are they real kilometers?” » shows a man pimping his wife and rationalizing her alcohol abuse by questioning her character; Additionally, 50 Shades of Gray shows the sexually abusive relationship between Ana and Christian, as Christian ignores the basic rules of BDSM. Finally, in the music industry, The Crystals compare man abuse to a sweet kiss, and in modern times, Eminem and Rihanna are a prime example of fictionalized abuse as they sing about an abusive relationship. Although these media examples could be considered misinterpreted, they were instead meant to be ironic or as a light joke..