"A watched pot never boils."

Posted by Karl on July 19, 2003

I was hoping I could get a meaning and origin of the above phrase, as someone I know takes this quote way too literally, and I'd like a bit of clarification on it for the future. Thanks in advance!

• Re: "A watched pot never boils." Henry 07/19/03
  • Re: "A watched pot never boils." ESC 07/20/03
    • A watchman with boils should never smoke pot. Bob 07/21/03