A Virtual Standstill

Both tables full of players seem to be having a great time here tonight. Dinner was succulent and delicious, there are a pair of entertaining football games on the television screens surrounding the tables, and there's a friendly crew of friends and family on the rail for support. Everything is great... except there's not much poker being played. Pots are being limped and walked frequently, checking is the preferred play, and hole cards are being shown up generously. We haven't seen a four-bet at either table in several orbits as the vast majority of the pots are being won with a single preflop raise or one small bet somewhere along the five streets.