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MEXICO CITY - For most people, even the smallest bite of a raw chili pepper means a flushed face and a rush for a gulp of water. But Manuel Quiroz can guzzle down dozens of Mexico’s spiciest chilies, rub them on his skin and even squeeze their juice into his eyes without so much as blinking.
The 54-year-old Mexico City taxi driver said Saturday that he has made thousands of dollars with his talent and wants to become the world champion chili eater. But first he needs to find an organization that can crown him with that title.
“Chilies don’t sting me. They don’t affect me. It’s just like eating fruit,†Quiroz said at a market in the Mexican capital. Shoppers stared in amazement as he crunched on a habanero, the hottest chili pepper in a country that likes its food spicy.
Quiroz said he discovered his talent when he was 7 and grew up betting people that he could eat more chilies than they could. He never lost.
“I’m the best. No one can rival me,†he said.
His biggest windfall came when he entered a competition organized by a local television station and took home the $2,000 purse.
‘Eating chilies makes me feel great’
Quiroz said he plans to try to get his abilities recognized by Guinness World Records. To his knowledge, no one in the world can swallow more chilies.
“Chilies are the pride of Mexico,†Quiroz said. “The world chili-eating champion has got to be here.â€
Quiroz said he has never been examined by a doctor to find out if there is a medical explanation for his extraordinary endurance to the spice.
“Why would I go and see a doctor?†he said. “There is nothing wrong with me. Eating chilies makes me feel great.â€
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Looks like someone needs to enter a Defcon DeathMatch.
Anthony on 2/5/2007 at 9:00 am said:
Looks like someone needs to enter a Defcon DeathMatch.
I guess he’d get the winners shirt!
He will have to get through me 1st!! Next time there is going to be no drinking beer, no remaining civilized, no breading… I will claim the winners shirt!!
GoonieNick on 2/5/2007 at 9:27 am said:
He will have to get through me 1st!! Next time there is going to be no drinking beer, no remaining civilized, no breading… I will claim the winners shirt!!
Firearms must be checked at the door. 
I think we need to fly this guy in and have him attend the next deathmatch! 
Huv, did you know you had a relative in Mexico???
GoonieNick on 2/5/2007 at 9:27 am said:
He will have to get through me 1st!! Next time there is going to be no drinking beer, no remaining civilized, no breading… I will claim the winners shirt!!
The first death match had no beer drinking as a rule for 5 min after the contest. Me and MrFreeze realinzed it didnt matter after a few minutes as the heat wasnt getting any worse. I dont think the beer drinking rule is that important. It actaully slows you down.
chrisk on 2/5/2007 at 9:49 am said:
I think we need to fly this guy in and have him attend the next deathmatch!
Huv, did you know you had a relative in Mexico???
LOL - maybe he’s my long lost brother! My dad was kind of old when he had us, and he was a marine - so who knows!
VIP Deathmatch Attendee’s!!
Hey Huv it looks like you have some competiton! I say you should enter that contest! Show hom what a true chilie head is all about! 
Hey huv. Im having pizza right now.
Its not Huv-talon pie (still didnt have that) but its slathered in THT Cry Baby.
Oh, and a sprinkle of truths hab powder - needed to warm up cause some dumb-ass didnt wear a coat today…
LOL I never wear a coat and they always make fun of me here! I guess we are “real men”
LOL I never wear a coat and they always make fun of me here! I guess we are “real men”
chrisk on 2/5/2007 at 1:52 pm said:
Hey huv. Im having pizza right now.
Its not Huv-talon pie (still didnt have that) but its slathered in THT Cry Baby.
Oh, and a sprinkle of truths hab powder - needed to warm up cause some dumb-ass didnt wear a coat today…
You know, there is something wrong with you Chris K from blog!
GoonieNick on 2/5/2007 at 1:54 pm said:
LOL I never wear a coat and they always make fun of me here! I guess we are “real men”
I’m keeping my mouth shut. lol
We are! lol Who needs a coat.. We are not soft bodied,XX Chromosome, full of Progesterone and Estrogen…..
I will only add that I would not go outside and take a stroll without a coat! A quick trip to the car is Ok.
I do agree that you get some looks though.
I went out to start the car in a t-shirt this morning and this lady dressed like she walked straight out of the Ukraine gave me a look.
kristi on 2/5/2007 at 2:13 pm said:
I’m keeping my mouth shut. lol
I already know what your thinking and you didnt even say it…lol
GoonieNick on 2/5/2007 at 2:29 pm said:
We are! lol Who needs a coat.. We are not soft bodied,XX Chromosome, full of Progesterone and Estrogen…..
I”m sorry GN but between you and Chrisk thats up for debate! lol
kristi on 2/5/2007 at 3:04 pm said:
I”m sorry GN but between you and Chrisk thats up for debate! lol
Why not bring truth and huv into this too…lol 
Oh, and lets not forget the secret handshake either.
Uncle Big, the Inner Sanctum is being threatened!
chrisk on 2/5/2007 at 3:14 pm said:
Why not bring truth and huv into this too…lol
Oh, and lets not forget the secret handshake either.Uncle Big, the Inner Sanctum is being threatened!
Just the fact that you mentioned three men AND the “Inner Sanctum” in the same sentance speaks volumes!
kristi on 2/5/2007 at 3:34 pm said:
Just the fact that you mentioned three men AND the “Inner Sanctum” in the same sentance speaks volumes!
Nothing bad about the Inner Sanctum
We “guys” have been programmed (by women) to only talk about other guys thus causing a not-so-nice picture of what really goes on. If we talk about “women” the results are far more feared then being considered a bit on that side of the fence. So we sit here and take the crap. its less painful!
Kinda like Flattops man law #3:
Any Man who brings a camera to a bachelor party may be legally killed
and eaten by his buddies.
chrisk on 2/5/2007 at 3:52 pm said:
Nothing bad about the Inner Sanctum
We “guys” have been programmed (by women) to only talk about other guys thus causing a not-so-nice picture of what really goes on. If we talk about “women” the results are far more feared then being considered a bit on that side of the fence. So we sit here and take the crap. its less painful!
Kinda like Flattops man law #3:
Any Man who brings a camera to a bachelor party may be legally killed
and eaten by his buddies.
You just keep on telling yourself that! :wink;
kristi on 2/5/2007 at 4:03 pm said:
You just keep on telling yourself that! :wink;
Actually I havent been talking to myself today really…
Kinda zoned out and mellow, something the Dr gave me…lol
i want to do a very scientific test on this guy.
Sit him in a chair
Punch him in the face.
Maybe he just doesn’t have pain receptors.
Clint on 2/5/2007 at 4:42 pm said:
i want to do a very scientific test on this guy.
Sit him in a chair
Punch him in the face.
Maybe he just doesn’t have pain receptors.
I think he would only agree if you had hot sauce on your knuckles
There are people born without the ability to feel pain. I cant remember what it is called but its some kind of syndrome. It would actually suck because you wouldnt know if you are F-ing yourself up. LOL
He will have to get through me 1st!! Next time there is going to be no drinking beer, no remaining civilized, no breading… I will claim the winners shirt!!
OK OK Blane im back… To the new rookie(Goonie) I belive it is?..lol. I have been at a few death matches and i must say.. you my friend are good..But when it comes to eaten hot wings you will never ever eat as many AS MY BOY HUV.Not to cause trouble, cause we all know the TRUTH would never do something like that.But that is THE TRUTH
the truth on 2/5/2007 at 6:21 pm said:
He will have to get through me 1st!! Next time there is going to be no drinking beer, no remaining civilized, no breading… I will claim the winners shirt!!
OK OK Blane im back… To the new rookie(Goonie) I belive it is?..lol. I have been at a few death matches and i must say.. you my friend are good..But when it comes to eaten hot wings you will never ever eat as many AS MY BOY HUV.Not to cause trouble, cause we all know the TRUTH would never do something like that.But that is THE TRUTH
I’m retired - remember 
Whats up TRUTH - hope all is well.
the truth on 2/5/2007 at 6:21 pm said:
He will have to get through me 1st!! Next time there is going to be no drinking beer, no remaining civilized, no breading… I will claim the winners shirt!!
OK OK Blane im back… To the new rookie(Goonie) I belive it is?..lol. I have been at a few death matches and i must say.. you my friend are good..But when it comes to eaten hot wings you will never ever eat as many AS MY BOY HUV.Not to cause trouble, cause we all know the TRUTH would never do something like that.But that is THE TRUTH
Well how hot are we talking Defcon 1? I could eat those things all day… I may be looking anorexic at 6′0 137 ibs but I still can eat alot. I still can put down a large pie no problem.. Back in the day when I was heavier I use to do 15 tacos, ice cream sundaes, pint of soup all in one sitting..
I have the ability to eat alot I just choose not to anymore..
But I think I could do 50 Defcon 1 wings, no breading..
the truth on 2/5/2007 at 6:21 pm said:
He will have to get through me 1st!! Next time there is going to be no drinking beer, no remaining civilized, no breading… I will claim the winners shirt!!
OK OK Blane im back… To the new rookie(Goonie) I belive it is?..lol. I have been at a few death matches and i must say.. you my friend are good..But when it comes to eaten hot wings you will never ever eat as many AS MY BOY HUV.Not to cause trouble, cause we all know the TRUTH would never do something like that.But that is THE TRUTH
I don’t know, I think Nick did pretty well, until he hurled! Love ya Nick!
i have seen first hand what HUV can eat and i have seen what you Goonie can eat my $ is still on my HUV anyday…OH jodie you are right but its been a long time since NICK had been in the mix..pound for pound HUV anyday…. sorry goonie
HUV give me a call tomm
GoonieNick on 2/5/2007 at 7:51 pm said:
Well how hot are we talking Defcon 1? I could eat those things all day… I may be looking anorexic at 6′0 137 ibs but I still can eat alot. I still can put down a large pie no problem.. Back in the day when I was heavier I use to do 15 tacos, ice cream sundaes, pint of soup all in one sitting..
I have the ability to eat alot I just choose not to anymore..
But I think I could do 50 Defcon 1 wings, no breading..
The first contest was DEFCON 1 - had to eat 52 (I think) wings - not counting the 3 or 4 plates I had before the contest. LOVE them DEFCON 1 wings - they dont make my face feel like it is faling off
the truth on 2/5/2007 at 8:07 pm said:
i have seen first hand what HUV can eat and i have seen what you Goonie can eat my $ is still on my HUV anyday…OH jodie you are right but its been a long time since NICK had been in the mix..pound for pound HUV anyday…. sorry goonie
HUV give me a call tomm
Will do!
the truth on 2/5/2007 at 6:21 pm said:
He will have to get through me 1st!! Next time there is going to be no drinking beer, no remaining civilized, no breading… I will claim the winners shirt!!
OK OK Blane im back… To the new rookie(Goonie) I belive it is?..lol. I have been at a few death matches and i must say.. you my friend are good..But when it comes to eaten hot wings you will never ever eat as many AS MY BOY HUV.Not to cause trouble, cause we all know the TRUTH would never do something like that.But that is THE TRUTH
Welcome Back!!!
the truth on 2/5/2007 at 8:07 pm said:
i have seen first hand what HUV can eat and i have seen what you Goonie can eat my $ is still on my HUV anyday…OH jodie you are right but its been a long time since NICK had been in the mix..pound for pound HUV anyday…. sorry goonie
HUV give me a call tomm
I agree Huv is still the man. He may have to come out of retirement to show these newbies who really knows how to eat hot!
the truth on 2/5/2007 at 8:07 pm said:
i have seen first hand what HUV can eat and i have seen what you Goonie can eat my $ is still on my HUV anyday…OH jodie you are right but its been a long time since NICK had been in the mix..pound for pound HUV anyday…. sorry goonie
HUV give me a call tomm
And lets not forget Mr. Freeze!! He and Huv would DEFINITELY give GN a good run for the money! No offense GN but I saw the pain firsthand and that won’t easily be beat.
kristi on 2/5/2007 at 9:26 pm said:
And lets not forget Mr. Freeze!! He and Huv would DEFINITELY give GN a good run for the money! No offense GN but I saw the pain firsthand and that won’t easily be beat.
You are right Queenie. I can see the code word now! HA HA HA
kristi on 2/5/2007 at 9:26 pm said:
And lets not forget Mr. Freeze!! He and Huv would DEFINITELY give GN a good run for the money! No offense GN but I saw the pain firsthand and that won’t easily be beat.
Hey you all eat your wings when you start talking whole chickens let me know. And when you bring on the BEEF, I’m there. Knife and fork in hand.
LOVE MY BEEF. sorry Blane I like pork also. Pork loin encrusted in Parmesan and Garlic.
chrisk on 2/5/2007 at 3:14 pm said:
Why not bring truth and huv into this too…lol
Oh, and lets not forget the secret handshake either.Uncle Big, the Inner Sanctum is being threatened!
Why do you feel your inner rectum is being threatened?
Gary on 2/5/2007 at 10:24 pm said:
Why do you feel your inner rectum is being threatened?
he said rectum!!!!
Gary on 2/5/2007 at 10:24 pm said:
Why do you feel your inner rectum is being threatened?
you are what you eat. (someone had to go there)
I wish I was the man I was 2 years ago when I was 240.. lol man could I eat.. However, life takes different turns every now and then and if you don’t fall down the cliff you have to start climbing back up.. I hope to be crawling now!!
Im ready to take him on. No probably not. but I wouldnt back down if he offered me a handful heh.
And for the record hand him a MAD DOG 357 Special Edition and see what he can do with that. If he can take an ounce of that in one sitting, id crap myself.
WERE’S THE BEEF
generallee on 2/5/2007 at 11:35 pm said:
you are what you eat. (someone had to go there)
maybe you need to change your name then general
kang on 2/6/2007 at 1:08 pm said:
maybe you need to change your name then general
Oh Snap!
kang on 2/6/2007 at 1:08 pm said:
maybe you need to change your name then general
DOH!
kang on 2/6/2007 at 1:08 pm said:
maybe you need to change your name then general
OUCH!
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Amazing!! lol.. Rubbing chili’s in the eyes? There has to be a genetic mutation here! I tell my students all the time, “Not every mutation will have an adverse affect on the organism or species”.
Looks like I have found one…