Properly eating corn on the cob

Corn on the Cob

  • Straight off the cob

    Votes: 214 94.3%
  • Cut off

    Votes: 13 5.7%

  • Total voters
    227
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I knowwww....

But my face stays clean and don't need a toothpick after every time! :cool:
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So, little holders on the end or not?

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Half measure. If you're eating it off the cob then you've already committed to making a mess so you may as well go all in. If you're that concerned about keeping your fingers and hands clean then just cut it off the cob.

There is no middle ground here.
 
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I have recently encountered a growing number of people cutting it off the cob instead of holding it and eating it like a real Iowan. I understand if you have dental issues that make it difficult. However, it was always meant to be eaten straight off the cob. Nothing completes a summer day in this great state like biting into a fresh cob of salted buttery goodness like that feeling.
I agree. However, my spousal unit has a full beard, and he absolutely hates the buttery dripping in his beard, so he always shaves it off the cob...and I support him in this! However - I'm a definite vote for directly off the cob. Peaches & Cream FTW!!!
 
Half measure. If you're eating it off the cob then you've already committed to making a mess so you may as well go all in. If you're that concerned about keeping your fingers and hands clean then just cut it off the cob.

There is no middle ground here.
I use them to keep from burning my fingers. However, the ones I use are screwed into the ears before boiling and hold the corn more firmly than the ones Boxster pictured.
 
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