What is a "Scovi" ?

Hello everyone. Welcome to a "foodie blog" like none other.

My name is Wes, and I'm a Scovi. What exactly is a "Scovi"? I'm glad you asked, truly! Allow me to enlighten you!

In short, a Scovi is someone who REALLY enjoys spicy food. The hotter the better. They don't simply like it, they LOVE it. A Scovi is always trying to push their own limits and achieve a higher level of "Spicy Nirvana." For a Scovi "Hot food" generally is never "Hot enough."

Where some people may complain: "These jalapenos are hot!" A Scovi would try one, frown, and call them a pickle.

Where a store hands out Tabasco(t) sauce when asked for something hot, A Scovi would sigh and say "If I wanted vinegar, I'd have asked for it."

Where Americanized General Taos chicken is served, a Scovi may send it back and quip, "I didn't order sweet and sour!"

Scovis are known for clearing a room with their lunch, as others can't handle the fumes from the plate.

Scovis have been known to sign legal waivers, regularly, in conjunction with their meal.

Scovis have been called "inhuman" for their lunch choices and, a possibly, others stare in disbelieve as they are certain the person is committing suicide right before their eyes.

A true Scovi has learned of the dangers of their dinner. Not to themselves, but to those around them. It is quite possible that their leftovers could be considered "hazardous materials" because of the potential for blistering effects of those ill prepared for such contact. They take precautions to limit the fall out. They also don't do it for the fame, nor the glory, nor the notoriety. A TRUE Scovi, does it simply for the pure joy that comes from consuming said spice.

A Scovi is a scholar of spice. They are like a monk, training constantly, in order to reach that next level.

This blog will be the blog companion to the 50ShadesofCap youtube channel and will focus on the trials and tribulations of Scovis.  Primarily, the lack of sufficiently spicy food and the personal mission of trying to seek out that which eludes us. I will be reviewing and ranking a variety of spicy dishes, sauces, chilies, peppers, and other ingredients. In short, think "A foodie with a spicy death wish."

Until next time!

-Kirk