Why do people eat extremely hot peppers?

[Anonymous]

I get eating mild ones like red yellow orange and green bell peppers but im reading a list of the hottest peppers on the planet, and my lord, it's like, why? Why do you do that to yourself

[NamerOfStars]

Masochism. When you take a look at those specially-bred superhot peppers, reflect on this: policel-grade pepper spray is typically about 2 million Scoville units. Military-grade pepper spray is about 5 million. Pure capsaicin is sixteen million, and the LD50 is about an ounce and a half.

[Guy13]

They are good and possess a satisfying burn.