Mine didn't get fired up but I was at my mate's house when his did. The chicken legs were decidedly 'fresh' after he put them on the table after 15 mins cooking, but hell, more for me if no-one else fancied them. I think a good vet would've got them going again! After a gut full of Stella, honking chilli sauce and drinking port from the bottle all of a sudden it was Sunday - result!
All of my old joints are still hurting but I don't remember being in any fights ....