TerriTerri and I were discussing hot peppers and she was talking about how her husband has some crushed habaneros. Here's how the conversation went:

Me: I've had all kinds of habanero everything over the years. At my favorite Mexican restaurant a while back I ordered fresh habaneros and took a bite. I've done it many times before. They weren't like this one. My lips were burning. It took almost 10 minutes and 4 glasses of water (not necessarily the best for putting out that kind of fire) before I could start eating my dinner. Later on that night my lips started peeling... It took the skin off my lips! I have since then stopped my habanero Russian Roulette!

TerriTerri: Seriously, those can be dangerous. (her husband) sliced one open, washed his hands, then rubbed his eye. He was in such pain and his eye wouldn't stop watering! I like jalapenos but I won't go near habaneros.

Me: He's just lucky he didn't go to the bathroom! Been there... Done that... 3 times!

TerriTerri: OUCH! And maybe I kinda didn't need to know that, LOL, but I'm laughing like crazy! Sorry! And... isn't that the kind of experience you might learn from the first time???

Me: You'd think, wouldn't ya!

Then Birdie dropped by: did you two ever see the Oprah where the guy was being all brave, eating the habenero on her show & got the juice in his eye accidentally? He had snot hangin' to his knees, I'm not kidding! She had to walk him off stage! Poor guy..I did laugh though.

TerriTerri suggested I post it.. so HERE YOU GO!