Does a watched pot boil? Figuratively speaking.

Question

no it is not a food question although I now realize mom was right about putting a lid on; it boils faster.

Answer 1

Only if one lights the stove.  Figuratively speaking.

Answer 2

Hee, that's such a good metaphor!  I love it.

Answer 3

Eventually yes...it just takes longer.

Answer 4

Yes, a watched pot boils assuming you set the stove burner to "high"!

And yes, it will boil faster with a lid on because it retains the heat rather than just letting the steam and heat escape into the atmosphere.

Answer 5

Time seems to pass more slowly when we are waiting, than when we are busy doing something else while waiting.

Answer 6

I am watching a pot, hoping it will boil right now... and it has been like an hour, so I would say it never boils... oh wait ... i forgot to turn the heat on! Maybe it will boil...