which is why i just told you it's not really romanticized, that is the reality of the industry. it's a stereotype, and sometimes stereotypes are true. obviously not every cook is going to be doing drugs, but the rate is much higher than just about every other job, other than some like construction. if you want to think about something being romanticized then think about finance. that's what actual romanticizing looks like. you basically answered your own question, it's talked about because it actually happens. like you said, it's rampant in the industry.