Everyone loves parties. They're a chance to relax, have fun, and catch up with friends. Ever wondered how rich teenagers celebrate their birthdays? You need to watch My Super Sweet 16. It's an American reality show. Each episode follows a wealthy teenager as they plan and then celebrate the sixteenth birthday party of their dreams (with their parents' money, of course!). How spoilt? One girl, Amberly, flew to Paris to shop for her party dress. And then she had her own perfume designed especially for the big night. And another girl dyed her dogs pink just so they'd match her party's theme.
According to one of the millionaire fathers, "If you can afford a grand celebration，then why not" A British comedian called My Super Sweet 16"everything that's wrong with our civilization."
What are their parties like? In 2001 American CEO Dennis Kozlowski flew guests to Sardinia to celebrate his wife's 40th birthday. The weeklong cost $1.5 million. And then there's American Idol judge Simon Cowell. He threw himself a $1.9 million 50th birthday party at an 18th century English mansion.
What's the most expensive birthday party ever? Probably the Sultan of Brunei's 50th birthday in 1996. He invited 60,000 people (including Prince Charles), and hired Michael Jackson to give three concerts. Total cost? Just over $20 million.
Of course, extravagant (奢侈的）celebrations are nothing new. In 1520 King Henry VIII of England and King Francis I of France wanted to improve relations between their two countries. So, they threw a three-week party in the countryside near Calais, France. There were a great many banquets, two fountains flowing with red wine, jousting tournaments and wrestling competitions.
A. Rich people prefer showing off.
B. Of course, not everyone agreed.
C. People came up with various reasons to have parties.
D. Then what about super rich adults?
E. But some rich people take partying to the extreme.
F. The parties always cost a large sum of money and most of the kids are spoiled.
G. And King Henry slept in an enormous tent that was in the shape of a palace.
