I've had my share of Vietnamese and Thai peppers, and a few other variations (African Piquin, O'odham Indian Piquin). I sometimes do not feel them when they are green or red. However, I fear them when they are of the orange colour. The last time I ate with my food, I could feel the skin on my cheeks shake. It felt numb for at least 5 mins.

I find jalapenos and habeneros to be not that bad. There is this pepper I always thought were called lantern peppers (orangy and kind of looks like little figs) that I find quite hot. However, they don't smell or taste as good as the piquin family of peppers.

To take out the fire, I spit it out if I cannot handle it. Swallowing is the worse thing that can happen as it will burn the esophagus all the way down. Unpleasant. Then I will drink or rinse my mouth with milk and spit it out. Repeat as often as necessary.

You can buy them "fresh" in Asian supermarkets in Canada (I've had them in Montreal and Toronto). I'm surprised they aren't as available in the US.

^_^

I have 2 friends who own one.

I'm waiting for Gears of Wars ^_^. The 2 NHL games are also worth a look.