They have decided to have the ultimate competition to ascertain which philosophy is most suited for dealing with pain.

The buddhist lasts 3 days and proclaims "I cannot find existence in this suffering" before he quietly slips away.

The masochist, after the 3rd day, flamboyantly asks the torturer if the torture has even started yet! 30 minutes later he squeamishly perishes.

The stoic proclaims "There is no need to torture me for my friends are unrecoverable. Now then, kill me where I stand or give me your mask and I will bear your wife tonight"