Hyderabad, Feb. 1 -- Some people throw surprise birthday parties for their friends, while some expect to be given a treat. However, this Reddit user's friend found a third way-throwing a party for themselves but charging people USD 499 (Rs 43,261) to attend.

The post put up on the thread r/mildlyinfuriating shows an invite to a birthday party mentioning a fee for attending. Friends who attend the party are required to pay USD 499 with an additional charge of USD 250 (Rs 21,674) if they plan to bring a guest along.

The post further says "Friend got elected for city council and purchased a new home and somehow this makes sense to her. Gotta pay the mortgage somehow."

The invitation also mentions the birthday party is a two-hour ordeal on...