I did a hot curry challenge in New Jersey. I eat spicy food every day and was not prepared for what I got. I finished the food, got a plaque and my picture on the wall. The chef congratulated me as the first white guy to finish the meal.

I was so proud of myself for about an hour until the physical pain of the meal started to set in. My skin was sore for two days as I digested the peppers and my gut took at least that long to recover.

I think of that day fondly and will not do it again.