Would you try (or have you already tried) the wooden spoon trick to stop water boiling over?

According to kitchen folklore, laying a wooden spoon across a boiling pot stops the water from overflowing. The method is said to rest on a simple physical principle, and many households swear by it.

• Yes, it's a regular habit in our kitchen.
• Haven't tried it yet, but I'd like to next time.
• I've heard of it, but I think it's just a myth that doesn't really work.
• This is the first time I'm hearing about this trick.