Spicy foods?

Why do people brag about how they can handle spicy foods because of where they're from? Does that really matter? just because you're from a certain place does not mean you can handle spicy foods!! it just means you've grown up eating it and you're used...

to it!! It confuses me...

I'm from South Lousiana, home of creole and cajun cooking, very spicy. I dont see anything wrong with bragging about something like that - everyone likes to brag about things sometimes - who cares. If it makes you feel better about yourself - what harm is it doing.

I'm just wondering. no harm done, but some people over do it a little bit. my friend went on for days... that's a little too much.

Some people just like to brag - no matter what it's about. Usually people who brag about something a lot, is very insecure and is trying to find something that they can feel good about.

Some people are proud of their culture and love talking about it. Like how some people say they can consume large amounts of beer because of their heritage etc..