Vic,
I can not laugh. One of my most painful memories is preparing a chicken enchilada-like casserole using jalepeno peppers my uncle grew. I scraped the pits out with my hands. The casserole was delicious but way too hot (spicy) to eat, I slept with a baggie of ice between my hands. This happened over 20 years ago, the memory is still fresh. I did not touch my eyes and am glad nothing else. OUCH!!!!