A New York restaurateur has cooked up the world's most extravagant pizza - $1,000 pie topped with six kinds of caviar, fresh lobster various gourmet and specialty cheeses, creme fraiche and chives.
Nino Selimaj, who runs six pizza restaurants in New York, unveiled the Luxury Pizza, a 12-inch thin crust pizza pie. Cut into eight pieces, the pie works out at $125 a slice.
He expects the pie to be a good selling item and has already taken orders for the Luxury Pizza.
Is it me or has anyone else noticed an increase in the rich flaunting their wealth?
Just recently, Donald Trump was showing everyone his new $125 million dollar mansion in Florida.
Also, MTV has a show on called Cribs, where pop stars and atheletes show off their fancy homes. Some of these people have up to 12 different cars in their driveways.
A few weeks ago Prince Charles and Camila visited Philadelphia. She wore a 25 million dollar necklace to dinner.
Given the increasing gap between the rich and the poor in the world, do you think it is a good idea for the rich to flaunt their wealth so much?
What do you think?
Lloyd
[question posted by lloydanthony111]
responses and comments:
i saw that on a television show this morning! i sure would not buy a pizza for $1000. But there are stupid people who will. i don't care how much money i have, i would never waste it on a pizza/ crazy!! [lpetges]
It's crazy! I think this world is the world of hilarity! Free-will, and hilarity! Judgement day is gonna be soooo long! So much to review and learn from.. In the meantime, a sense of humor is a life saver.. We can only do what we can, and keep praying.. and talking to people.. :)) [flowerchilde]
I am not having a bite of that pizza. I can never afford it. It is much too expensive for people who belong to the social standing where I am. The rich are flaunting their riches because, they are more insecure than the less fortunate ones. They go about bragging how much have they accumulated through the years and as to how young have they started getting those millions and then billions. They never have enough of their fill because, they know that there is always someone much richer or someone who will still be much richer than they are. Let's be happy that we are having enough of our fill to address all our needs. [trinidadvelasco]
It's true! In the 'end', they are clowns, no? In the 'end' I don't want to be a clown, nor have used more than my share, or have been very self-centered (I'm a star nevertheless! - I don't believe in stars, just people).. I feel sorry for all those in their position.. Tho some do many acts of charity and give lots of money to charity.. I don't know if giving away wealth is the answer, but maybe schools.. and creating employment for people.. sending seed.. foods of course where vital.. The world is a huge problem. I think the huge division in wealth will end up being one of the reasons for the downfall of the world.. But who do you get to take care of all the problems? If you create a government big enough to do it, then all is lost.. [flowerchilde]
yes that is ridiulous.i have seen on a show a while back where they were selling a hamburger for $300, what in da world? I can make that same hamburger/pizza and will probably taste better.They can donate some of dat money to me.lol i will be happy to accept! [disvachic]
It's got to be those fresh crunchy pickles at Burger King! McDonald's pickles are soggy. I used to be a big Wendy's eater but the jr whopper is comparable to the classic single at Wendy's, but a lot less price. Wendy's has a $1 chicken sandwich but it's kinda plain, if you are ever in the mood. [oraclemv]
I personally think that i never want to be rich. It's pathetic, i think that if they have all that money, why don't they find a way to use it that doesn't just go to show people "i have more than you" It just bugs the heck right out of me... I don't mind them having a big fancy house, even a nice car/truck or 2, but there comes a point where it's just showing off, most people don't even like caviar, but look, their eating it to show off, the expensive necklace, i'm sure you can find something just as beautiful, if not more, for under 2 grand, and any house that costs that much, isn't worth it to me. If they want to go ahead and flaunt what they got, then they just better know that there's going to be a lot of pissed off people, and a lot of trash to deal with. Not from me, no, but there's a lot of people who would go pretty far to get back at them. [SpitFire179]
Caviar is fish egg?! Eww... I would never eat it too. [monkeykingaround]
I think they should give money to the poor as well.That is sad that so many people are going hungary and would be happy with some beans or macaroni and cheese to eat.I think is is ridiculous to spend tht much on dresses or whatever when they could probably find a dress or something similar and it would be less money and still look good.If I had that much money I would probably get me a nice house but not a huge mansion that is so big you could barley get to one end in a day.LOL.I guess I woud be happy with just a normal house and conserve money and I would give it away to people that needed it.I think that is what God intends for people to do when they have lots and lots of money.I think that person that specifically caters to only rich people that can afford to pay for that high price food will be making boocoos of money.I also think some rich and famous people are to snotty and prissy to eat around us regular people and that is wrong to.Everyone is created equal.So no one should feel oneself superior to the other just becuase they have money.I for one would not have alot of cars.I would only have about 2 or 3.Six is too much unless it is your childrens cars counted.Some Celebrities and Wealthy people spend to much money on stuff.When they die they cant take it with them.The family would probably get it.I think that if they want to buy something buy something almost the same but a little cheaper.I wonder sometimes even if some do give to charity (some probably more so for tax reasons)If they feel guilt or have a conciense when they know they could give alittle more money. [Carrie26]
Just imagine if all the wealthy built homeless shelters.. and soup kitchens.. orphanges.. schools... But if they did, knowing human nature, soon enough said charities would be making a profit, hiring relatives for phony paychecks.. and abusing the people that come to them.... maybe making them sell their bodies.. AW! I'm just kidding..! But I do wish I had massive amounts of money, and trustworthy people to hire to build and run homneless shelters, soup kitchens, etc.. all over the world.. In some countries, just some help digging a well, will cause a village to be able to survive.. [flowerchilde]
There has always been a tendancy for the rich to love flaunting their wealth, and it will no doubt continue. Caviar and champagne are 2 perfect examples of this, because in both cases they are an acquired taste that most people would not enjoy. I can imagine the pizza selling fairly well purely because of it's cost. However, it sounds like the most revolting pizza that I have heard of. [Asylum]
..a new craze.. [flowerchilde]
I think that it is dumb. But the rich have power etc. I guess with power comes power tripping. [relaventmeanings]
I think it's rediculous to spend that much money on a pizza. Just imagine how much food you would have if you went to a supermarket and bought a thousand dollars worth of groceries. I would love to go on a thousand dollar grocery spending spree. That would be so much fun. Lloyd [lloydanthony111]
that's bizzare i wouldn't pay $1000 for a pizza this should get in the 2008 guinness world records book, might be worth buying the book when it is released [rorie1983]
I believe it has to be a world record. I can't imagine someone selling a pizza that cost more than a thousand dollars. You are right. The price is bizzare. Lloyd [lloydanthony111]
What a shame, they can't spend 15 bucks on a pie and give the balance of the thousand to some poor starving people, people who go to bed hungry because they don't have anything at all to eat. The worst part of the whole thing is that they have to throw it in everyones face. [howard96h]
You are so right. They were showing it all over the television as if it is something to be proud of. I viewed it as being selfish and elitest. Maybe they need to be more grateful and a little more humble. Lloyd [lloydanthony111]
Well, it is their money, i say, let them do what ever they want. Now that $1000 dollar pizza pie does sound like a great thing to check out. If i had hundred twenty five million dollars I wouldn't mind getting some of those "PizzaPies" myself. Everyone likes to showoff no matter what, especially the rich people. [opoweroil]
I've been waiting for an opposing opinion. I knew their had to be someone who feels like you. It is their money afterall. I just wish they wouldn't run around acting like it's some big deal that they bought a 1000 dollar pizza. Lloyd [lloydanthony111]
If I had a $1,000.00 dollars to throw up a wild hogs butt it certainly would not be for a pizza with caviar on it. That does not even sound good. These rich people need to give some of their money to the needy. There are so many people in the world that need food, clothes, shelter and other items. If they just have to buy the gourmet pizza then they need to go out on the streets and share it with the homeless. [scarlet2000]
It has to be a status symbol type of thing going on with these people. Those toppings on a pizza don't sound like it would taste that good. Lloyd [lloydanthony111]
The thing is, by "flaunting" their wealth, they're probably making even more money. Just don't watch those shows and don't pay attention! :p Donald Trump's apartment was on The Apprentice, the man may have lots of money, but he clearly has no taste! Like someone once put it, "take a look at my ridiculously ostentatious apartment!". [SplitZip]
Just avert your eyes! Or change the channel. Caviar is overrated anyway. It's just yucky fish eggs. I wouldn't eat it if they paid me. Well, maybe if they paid me lots of money ;) Maybe. [SplitZip]
i saw that this morning.that's just disgusting. even if i had the money (which i don't) i would never waste $1000 on a pizza. people who flaunt their wealth like that make me sick. maybe if the cost of the pizza was for charity,then i'd be impressed. [scarlet_woman]
I'm with you. I wasn't really impressed with the 1000 dollar pizza. I thought the whole thing seemed rather stupid. I wouldn't spend that kind of money on a pizza even if I could either. Lloyd [lloydanthony111]
Well with those kind of toppings, they can have those pizzas. I'll stick with my pepperoni and mushroom or if I want exotic, hawaiian style! As for the homes, they can keep those too. I'm not one much for that size a house! I watch Hogans and the Osbournes were frankly disgusting! I'll stick with a 3 bedroom suburban house. Not to mention all the "friends" you have when you are rich. No thanks! I would just like to not have to worry anymore about bills being paid! [tanniebabe78]
Yeah, me too. I've been craving some Papa Johns lately. As for Hogans, its Hogan Knows Best and it has Hulk Hogan and his family in it. And it just documents about an hours worth of television of their life. I like their lifestyle way better than Osbournes, but thats just me. lol. Although, I must say that is alot of blond(e) in one house! [tanniebabe78]
Man ya I must say that gap is some what increasing and as they are incresingily flaunting it new luxury items are coming to the market everyday. But I do believe that its there hard earned money so they have the right to flaunt it for looking beautiful and feeling cool. I do not ask them to donate any thing cause not everybody is of same nature but still. Any ways I myself have set my goals up high so that oneday I will be quite rich and will have no trouble or second thought about any problem like I have now when I see people around me in trouble an yes I will surely indulge in a bit of luxury as well. Thanks Take Care May GOD Bless YOU [raphael_volts]
The gap between the rich and poor is definately widening. You are right. It's their hard earned money and they do have the right to flaunt it. I just don't like them shoving it in our face. Lloyd [lloydanthony111]
$1000 pizza huh?...what about the world's most expensive meal that was served in February at The Dome Restaurant in Bankok, Thailand. This ten course meal prepared by world famous chefs flown in from Italy, France, and Germany, cost each participating diner, $30,000.00! One of the items served was, get this.."Supreme of pigeon en croute with cepes mushroom sauce and cipolloti"...Pigeon???!!! Somebody please explain this one to me!!! LOL I"m from NY...we don't do pigeons!!! LOL [wykedj]
I remember hearing something about this ten course meal. 30,000 dollars is a lot of cash to spend on a 100 course meal. We also have pigeons here in New Jersey. And you won't see one on my dinner plate. I don't care what famous chef cooks it. Lloyd [lloydanthony111]
Like they say... money makes money. And as the rich have an incredible amount of money these days... when they double and triple it through investments... that amount become obscene. It think it is coming to the stage that they have so much money... they don't know what to do with it anymore. It is a terrible thing to be bored... and I feel for them. When you need to spend 25 million to experience the same joy that us mere mortal experience when spending $250.00 on an item... you must realise that you have a mental problem. [Aussies2007]
I never viewed it as a mental problem, but you might be onto something. I think their friends and family will tell them what they want to hear to impress them. But deep inside they must be saying "You are a damn fool for spending 1000 dollars on a pizza." Lloyd [lloydanthony111]
I was raised to believe that it was only the nouveau riche (newly rich) who flaunted their money. People with class and breeding never did that. Camilla never had any class so I would not expect to her to behave as if she did. [whiteheather39]
Yes Camilla does come from a wealthy family but I thinkshe still has no class [whiteheather39]
Aloha Anthony, A 1000.00 pizza is absurd, What is even more absurd are the folks that are flaunting their wealth. I know many people say they don't want to be rich for one reason or another, but personally I see nothing wrong with it if they use their wealth first to secure their family for in the future when they aren't around. The 2nd thing would be to help those that need help that are willing to rise to the occassion to better themselves, or those who could use a helping hand up that have suffered, there's many things money can do to make peoples lives better, but the unfortunate part is most people that have got it aren't willing to help the less fortunate. Very sad. I met Warren Buffet about 20 years ago and when I first saw him he didn't look like a multi-millionaire. He was in coveralls driving an older pickup truck. He impressed me than as now. He has left his family with enough, but he still wants them to work just like he did. He told me if you give someone something, they never appreciate it as much as if the EARN it. Oh, by the way, He was eating a whopper cheeseburger. NO JOKE. [strykerhouse]
Hello my friend. A 1000 dollar pizza is absurd. You are a very lucky person to have met Warren Buffet. There are people that would pay thousands of dollars to just speak with him. I urge anyone here who is not familiar with Warren Buffet to do a Google search and read about him. It's funny how many times the Whopper has been mentioned in this forum The people at Burger King would be proud. lol Thanks for your reply. Lloyd [lloydanthony111]
I'm sorry but if I were a millionaire, I wouldn't spend a thousand dollars on something that(pardon my language) I'm going to crap out in a few hours. Nothing tastes that good. The sad thing is that most of these people(Donald Trump and the royal Family excepting) have a good chance of going broke. MC Hammar is a perfect example of a man who was on top of the world, financially and lost it all. Rich people in entertainment need to use a few smarts and put away a bit for a rainy day. [cyntrow]
Actually, I've always felt very sorry for Mc Hammar and people like him. So many talented musicians and actors get rich but they aren't given any education on what to do with their wealth. So they quander it or worse, intrust it to people who turn out to be untrustworthy. It's quite sad. [cyntrow]
I don't think I will ever have a bite of that pizza. I already can buy a lot of things with $125. Times are though nowadays and I just don't want to spend my hard earned money on such impractical stuff. Know pizza is a food and food is a need and not a want but we can have a delicious pizza without having to pay $125. But I don't see anything wrong with the rich flaunting their wealth. It's their life, so they can always decide what they want to do with it. [clod0327]
Most people here believe that a 1000 dollar pizza is a little excessive and wouldn't purchase one. You are right that it's their life, but it's thrown in our faces also. Thanks. Lloyd [lloydanthony111]
congratulation to you.You are very lucky see that http://www.loftyprofits.com/?user=DavidDuong [DavidDuong]
Glad to know that I'm so lucky. What did I win? Please don't let it be a 1000 dollar pizza. Lloyd [lloydanthony111]
How crazy is that??? I love pizza, but I'd rather have a double pepperoni with extra cheese. [toolfan]
Wow. You are making me so hungry. That sounds delicious. I'd rather a slice of that than some caviar topped pizza. Lloyd [lloydanthony111]
Yikes that too expensive and I cant afford that pizza! I will have to salivate and never be able to eat that very fancy pizza! [Zelmarq]
Don't even worry about it. It's like throwing 1000 dollars right down the toilet. Lloyd [lloydanthony111]
The guy is doing a clever marketing ploy, that's all. Think about how much it would cost him to do a TV, radio, or even newspaper commercial. To generate this sort of publicity $1,000 is real cheap. But even in New York, its not likely that anyone is going to pay $125 for a slice of pizza. [timmack]
You are so right. He probably received about a million dollars of free advertising today. I do believe there are people in New York who will pay 1000 dollars for a pizza. Lloyd [lloydanthony111]
This is just as crazy as that $5,000 dollar brownie posted earlier in Mylot. This makes me ask this question: Has ANYONE ever tasted caviar before in their life, or tasted champaigne? What do those rich foods taste like anyway?! Perhaps they are letting their wealth go into their heads. Give someone a billion, or even a TRILLION dollars, and see that they don't come back to rub it in your face the following day or week making you think that they're superhumans or even gods. [DuoMaxwell]
I never heard of the 5000 dollar brownie. What was that all about? I have never tasted caviar. But it looks pretty disgusting to me. Lloyd [lloydanthony111]
This is absurd. Who would want to spend so much money on a pizza? I would rather just eat a plain sub/sandwich. Just plain bread with hot sauce is still good. Oh well, it's their money. I just hated it when people show off their fortune. I know this dude who keep on showing off stuff. He's not a millionaire but man, he just love to show it off in front of people. URG. I guess it's human nature to show off their belongings. What is good about wealth if no one knows you even have it? Right? ^_^ I might think showing off is bad now. If one day I become rich, I would probably show off with out knowing. Human. I wanted to be a bird. ^_^ [monkeykingaround]
Not everyone shows off their wealth. Many people are grateful and humble about their riches. I wouldn't think about buying a 1000 dollar pizza. Lloyd [lloydanthony111]
First of all $1000 for a pizza is completely insane, especially when around the corner there is probably a malnourished child who could use a hot meal. Second of all, it sounds completely disgusting. I saw the broadcast too. It doesnt look appealing at all. I agree with you. The rich do seem to be flaunting their wealth. I guess the senitment that the rich keep getting richer while the poor keep getting poorer is true. [moonmagick]
I agree with you that the pizza didn't look too appealing. and a 1000 dollars could sure go a long way in feeding hungry children. Lloyd [lloydanthony111]
That's a stupid price for a pizza i can buy more than a 100 pizza of different flavors in that amount i can still have enough money to buy something for myself i will never waste my money in that kind of food. I've worked very hard for my money. Well i think only rich people can taste that but im not. It's a choice in life. [icestorm01]
There is so much you can do with 1000 dollars. I think it's rather crazy to spend that kind of money on one pizza. Well to each his own. Lloyd [lloydanthony111]
$1000 pizza... you kiddin me? i'd rather buy all kinds of pizza that all cost for $1000! [pidgey]
Rich people think that things like this impress folks. But to me, it seems stupid to spend that kind of money on one pizza. Lloyd [lloydanthony111]
i think it's stupid since it's just a pizza.. it's not really worth the money.. it's sad realzing that the poor gets poorer while the rich gets richer.. tsk tsk.. those rich people should have given a portion of their wealth for charity.. [shekuks]
Well they have the right to spend their money as they feel, but this is ridiculous. Lloyd [lloydanthony111]
If you worked hard for your money you should be able to spend it as you like. Most people of "means" are educated & work a lot more hours than the average "Joe". [margherite]
OK! Well, you didn't answer the question! [brandi_girl_16]
Yeah, this whole $1000 pizza thing is so ridiculous! Not to mention the fact that it sounds disgusting and no one will actually like it, they'll maybe try it because everyone's making a big deal about it, but they won't like it! And yes, the wealthy ones are flaunting themselves but it's not them who are trying to, it's the television stations and media, but they like it! And so do we! That's why we tune in! To watch the wealthy ones and yearn to be like them and dream of being like them one day! We're living their lives through television! Which is sad but true! Flaunting their wealth creates more wealth for somebody out there! Just not for us! The ones who actually make the money possible! [brandi_girl_16]
I can't think of nothing worst that I would want on my pizza. It sounds like it would taste terrible. Lloyd [lloydanthony111]
I think its disgusting that the rich are doing this intentionally or unintentionally, they are hurting the poor knowing that folks such as ourselves can't make a go of it in this world and these so called rich folks have it all. I wonder how many of them give to charity? I used to live in a community where the rich tourmented the poor. There was this one particular woman who wrote a nasty letter in a newspaper stating that I've got mine the heck with you. Also she wrote poor people should know there place. Somethings gotta give. [sharon613]
You bet and I'm so sick of these peoples attitudes. Lets see how they could handle it if someday they were to loose there shirts off there backs. [sharon613]
There are certainly some very stupid people out there with far too much money [scrystaltips]
You are right. Spending 1000 dollars on a pizza isn't too smart. Lloyd [lloydanthony111]
hay friend if you want $500 per month please visit to my blog www.money-4you.blogspot.com [bayufsae]
Do they sell 1000 dollar pizzas on your blog? Lloyd [lloydanthony111]
It just seems like that they like to show off and sow how rich they are.And those who want to make a fortune just step into these high end market and charge them large amount of money.It's really crazy!But I think just because they are rich.They have no anywhere else to use their money.So they can spend their money in such kind of way. [adrianngan]
You might be right. They feel a need to use their money even if it means buying a 1000 dollar pizza. Lloyd [lloydanthony111]
The pizza sounds disgusting, I'd never eat that even if I did have the money. No, I don't think it's a good idea for the rich to flaunt their wealth, it's tacky and just not done. The rich have always done it though, nothing will change that. [5000ml]
That pizza does sound disgusting. I would order it if it only cost 1 dollar. Lloyd [lloydanthony111]
Well i do not find it all that shocking. Nino Selimaj has cleverly promoted his product without spending much. On the contrary he has got millions of dollar's worth publicity for his products. I really doubt his $1000 pizza will ever be a part of his restaurant's regular menu. This style of marketing reminds me of Donald Trump who recruits excellent talent using his show "The Apprentice". Instead of losing money in the pursuit of good talent he actually makes money. I think the $1000 pizza is good idea, in fact we can have $500 pies, $250 cookies also for promotion of products and of course plenty of publicity. I do not find anything wrong with the rich spending money, just imagine if they chose to be miserly and do not spend anything. There are plenty of rich people who just keep banking their money and keep watching their investments grow. So, i see nothing wrong on their part in spending huge amounts... in fact eye popping amounts. Also, the world would be boring if we only had budget range products and nothing else to aspire for. It would be much like the socialist model of lifestyle, where there is no difference between the bread which the rich man has or the poor man has. I think we should be positive and think well that $1000 has made Nino Selimaj rich and famous. His prosperity would mean more restaurants, more jobs. I think its good that the rich spend money that's what keeps the economy in good spirits. [arnboy]
Thank you for a well thought out opposing opinion. You brought up a lot of good points. Lloyd [lloydanthony111]
jeeze. 125 dollars for a slice of pizza? what is the world coming to? not to mention caviar is sturgeon eggs... that is just plain gross [notoriouskel]
Don't you just love 'sturgeon eggs' on your pizza. Ummmmmmmmmm. lol Lloyd [lloydanthony111]
Caviar is nice and all, but not on a pizza. That would be like using don perringon instead of water to make mac and cheese. [kev859]
You make a very good point. Thanks. Lloyd [lloydanthony111]
Yes, they certainly are. I think that always happens when the "r" (recession) word gets bandied about. The rich flaunt. The middle class freezes up and the poor spend as usual. This time, I fear a lot of the middle class will slip throough the cracks and join the poor as the rich get richer in the waning days of George Bush's presidency. His legacy seems to be creating a third world nation in the middle of America. Call me old fashioned but if it doesn't have just tomato sauce, cheese and Italian herbs, I don't even call it pizza and I'd rather have it the old $10.00 way anyhow. [irisheyes]
You are so right. The middle class has been squeezed very hard under George Bush. He tends to take the middle class for granted. That pizza you decribed sounds delicious. Thanks. Lloyd [lloydanthony111]
I like food but I really would feel guilty to spend so much money. If this pizza had been baked for a charity dinner than I could understand the prize but paying exorbitant prizes for basic necessities like food and clothes is ridiculous. I've known rich people who were frugal because they understood there is more to life than flaunting your money. But those people never get press coverage. [mobyfriend]
Baking a 1000 dollar pizza for a charity dinner sound like a good idea. There are many wealthy people like the Kennedy's who don't flaunt their wealth. Lloyd [lloydanthony111]
First of all I would NOT buy a pizza that expensive it's just going to go in one hole and out the other. Second it's not like those who are rich don't donate money to those in need. I'm sure they don't purposely try to make those who are poor feel bad, if they were flaunting their wealth and not trying to help those who are poor that's one thing. But to pamper yourself because you can doesn't make them bad people. [Y3110w]
It does seem like buying a 1000 dollar pizza is like thowing money down the toilet. Lloyd [lloydanthony111]
I could care less what they have. They are wasteful people. Would be nice if they were required to do good works when they get that wealthy. Then they might remember how good it is to have things most people never do. Would be nice to have a Robin Hood in this age and day. [Willowlady]
In some countries, people don't even make 1000 dollars in a year. That kind of money would improve the lives of many people. Lloyd [lloydanthony111]
I think it is ridiculous , there is so much that they could do for poor people with all that money , they should be ashamed to pay so much for food xx [weemam]
I don't know if they should be ashamed, but they should keep it to themselves. We don't need it rubbed in our faces. Lloyd [lloydanthony111]
Sadly this is not a new trend. The rich has always loved flaunting their money. Not all of them of course but there are some. It's just so obnoxious. It's also a collosal waste of money. You look at all the suffering & starving in this world (not to mention in our own country) & then you have morons like this spending $1,000 on a pizza. Way to go. [janegosford]
They really think that they are impressing everyone, but a lot of people view them as morons. Lloyd [lloydanthony111]
No I dhave more respect for them if they sold the diamonds and helped the poor and as for the piza ive tasted caviar and its awfull they would have to pay ME to eat the thing! [revdauphinee]
I've never eaten caviar, but it sure looks awful. I don't think eating fish eggs on pizza is that apetizing. Lloyd [lloydanthony111]
I think the wealthy were flaunting their wealth more in the the 1980s, when Wall Street was booming and there was a lot of conspicuous consumption. It seems to me there's been less of that kind of flashiness these days because it seems tacky and a lack of class. As for Trump, he's always been a tiresome blowhard who shows off his wealth; nothing new there. [Idlewild]
I forgot about the 1980s. They were really obnoxious back then. Trump is in a catagory all of his own. Lloyd [lloydanthony111]
Anyone who would fork out $125.00 for a slice a pizza is nuts . I do not think it is a good idea that the rich should flaunt their wealth at all. It is crude and insensitive. I know plenty of people who are what you might call rich , but you would never know it by they way they dress or conduct themselves . [bigpinkmomma]
I agree with you. It's a total waste of money. It's amazing at the sidening gap between the riches and poorest people in this world. Lloyd [lloydanthony111]
Well first of all what I think about the pizza, I saw it on Fox 5 news, is that even though I have never tried caviar, I don't intend to try it and you couldn't pay me $1000 to eat it. Actually I take that back, I think I would have to force myself to eat it for $1000. lol! But I think it is stupid to charge $1000 for a pizza let alone $125 a slice. And about the rich flaunting their wealth: Yes I do think they are flaunting their wealth too much and what makes me mad is that you say some of them have 12 different cars. What are they doing with 12 different cars in the first place? Do they drive a different car everyday? I think that is stupid and wasteful of their money when they could be spending it on helping the poor and homeless. I am sick of the rich people showing off their expensive stuff. I think it is also stupid to even spend $25 million dollars on one necklace. It is a waste of money if you ask me. Money can be better spent on so many things besides expensive necklaces and 12 different cars. If I was a millionaire I would first pay off all of my bills and buy a nice house for me and my husband. Then I would give my mom, dad, sister and mother n law a whole bunch of money and keep giving them money all the time. Then I would build more apartment buildings for the homeless and buy them whatever they needed to get back on their feet and get a job so they wouldn't have to live that life anymore. I have thought of this so many times. What really bothers me is it seems like the only people that actually want to help out the poor are the ones that are poor themselves and the rich have the means to do everything they can to help out the homeless but they don't. Sure they give money to charity but I think they only do that to make themselves look good. I wouldn't directly give the money to charity but I would go around to as many states as I could and just hand out money to those who really needed it. I get so mad hearing about them buying this and that. It makes me sick. Sorry for the long response but this stuff just makes me so angry. [cwilson26]
That is a great post. I hope everyone reads the whole post like I just did. There's something just wrong about the direction this society is going. I live near a food bank and it does seem like the ones helping the most are the poor themselves. Thanks for you reply. Lloyd [lloydanthony111]
I've read about that in the newspaper last week. It would be nice to try it out, I'm sure it's delicious. [lenywp]
Do you have 1000 dollars to try it out? If you get one, please let us know how it taste. Lloyd [lloydanthony111]
No, I do not...it seems to me that this flaunting is increasing the hostility and division between classes; and those who have not are increasingly jealous of those who have....which leads to more robberies, violence, murders, etc..... It makes me sick that there is such a division between the upper and lower class- it is not fair for example if you are born into a rich family; instead of working for it! [kims374]
You are the first person who bought up the fact that many wealthy people are born into rich families. A lot of people here mentioned that they worked hard for their money. How hard did Paris Hilton work? lol Lloyd [lloydanthony111]
Hello again! I read this discussion and felt a twinge of jelousy to these people but we're only concerned because we've never had that much money. Right now for me, $20 is alot. But to someone else, that's pennies. Camila has the right to wear that 25 milion dollar necklace because of her husband's status. He will one day be king and it's not good for his wife to be seen in fresh water pearls, now is it? I've heard of a hamburger that costs over $100 and one of these days, I'd like to try it out. [Kaeli72]
Thanks for expressing the opposite side of this story. If I had 25 million dollars, I would have more fun giving it away. I always dreamed about helping people who suffered a tradegy like having their house burn down. I would love to give them a fresh start. Someone earlier mentioned that it's the poor who help the poor. I agree. I wouldn't change. I would still just be me. Lloyd [lloydanthony111]
I also saw that in the news. I do not have anything against it. They did not steal the money they used to buy the pizza, so what is wrong with that? If I cannot afford it, at least I know it exists and I saw it on tv. Haha! I just look at it this way: They could afford it, I don't, well that is life. I have many true friends, most of them most probably don't have true friends, well that is life too. :) [crazy_me]
Thanks for your opinion. I wish I had 1000 dollars to spend on a pizza. I'd probably take everyone I know to Red Lobster. Isn't having that much money so much fun? Lloyd [lloydanthony111]
atleast, not me .That's arant nonsense to me . [kcbomba]
Just think about how that kind of money could help people who don't have the means to get an education or health care. Wow. What a waste. Lloyd [lloydanthony111]
It is my 6 months salary here in the Phiulippiines. I can't afford that. I just buy bread or rice instead of that pie. 1 pound of chicken is enough for us here. 1 kilo of rice everyday is enough for us. [ondo1015]
Some people just don't know how far that kind of money can go to help others. I'm glad I bought this to your attention. I hope things will get better for you. Lloyd [lloydanthony111]