Some people are gluttons for punishment - specifically the punishment of eating incredibly spicy food.

This video shows the results of 1000 such people eating ghost chili peppers (the world's hottest chili variety) in a square in Copenhagen.

The event was organised by Chili Klaus, a Danish entertainer best known for his chili tasting videos which often feature celebrities.

Thankfully there was free milk on hand to ease the burn, but it may be some time before these volunteers completely recover.