Also watching from the sideline.
Excellent thread, Art, interesting to see it evolve on many sub threads with contributions by many of HZ's best at their best.
Perhaps it was a low, simmering flame. Like the kind that is good for stews, sauces, and chillis that require a low flame, hours of tending, and patience.
Much like the age old frictional heat created by the "battle of the sexes".
And just as tasty.