How You Eat Corn on the Cob Reveals a Lot About You

The right way to eat corn on the cob is one of those classic debates—like the one about the correct way to put a new roll of toilet paper on the roll. Some people insist that the new roll should be inserted so that the sheets come under the roll, whereas others argue that the roll must be installed so that the sheets come over the roll. Then, of course, there are those who say it really doesn't matter one way or the other.

The Corn on the Cob Debate

With corn on the cob, we have a similar situation. Some people believe the correct way is to eat corn on the cob from end to end, going from left to right, while others say the right way is to eat it by twisting the cob round and round. And just like the toilet paper debate, some people say it doesn't matter—as long as you get it in your mouth while it is piping hot and soaked in butter!

Is There a Right or Wrong Way to Eat Corn on the Cob?

In my family, there have been many debates at the dining room table about who is eating corn on the cob right and who is eating it wrong. In actuality, there is no right or wrong way to eat corn on the cob. It is simply a matter of personal preference.

Even so, how you eat your corn may say a great deal about your personality. The next time the great corn debate comes up while you and others are eating it, discuss these personality connections.

3 Ways to Eat Corn on the Cob

Before we dive into personality analysis, we should talk about how exactly people eat corn. There are really three main ways that people eat this vegetable.

• In straight rows from left to right.
• In circles by rolling the corn around and around.
• Avoiding the tricky cob issue altogether by slicing off the kernels with a knife.

1. The Typewriter: From Left to Right

People who eat their corn from left to right do it like an old-fashioned typewriter. They start on the left side of the page (cob) and type (eat) in a straight line. Then they hit return (turn the ear slightly) and do the same thing with the next row.

Personality Traits

People who eat their corn from left to right are analytical and rational. They are the type of folks who like to finish one project before starting another.

2. The Rolling Pin: Twisting It in Circles

Some people eat their corn on the cob by rolling the cob around in a circular motion. After each complete rotation of the cob, the eater moves on to the next "column" of kernels.

Personality Traits

People who eat their corn this way are spontaneous, creative, and multitaskers. They enjoy new adventures.

When you visit their houses or offices, you will see that they have many different projects going on at the same time. However, at the end of the day, all of them are finished.

3. The Shaver: Slicing the Kernels Off the Cob

Some people circumvent the challenge of the cob entirely by slicing the kernels off the ear.

Personality Traits

People who slice the kernels off the cob are very concerned about neatness and tidiness. They don't like to get their hands dirty, literally or figuratively, and they may also avoid conflicts.

How to Cook Corn on the Cob

Corn on the cob is eaten a lot in the summer at picnics and cookouts, but it can also be eaten any time of the year, no matter what the occasion is.

• Grilled: Put ears of corn on the grill. It will look like it's partly burned, but it's delicious that way.
• Boiled: Put corn on the cob in a pot of boiling water on the stove. Some people boil their corn in milk instead of water.
• Microwaved: Yes, corn can be cooked in the microwave!
• Baked/Roasted: Cook corn on the cob in the oven.
• Steamed: Place corn on the cob in a steamer basket on top of the stove.
• Raw: Yes, corn can even be eaten raw! However, many folks prefer it cooked in one of the above ways

Questions

How do you like your corn cooked, or do you eat it raw? Also, how do you eat it: the typewriter, rolling pin, or shaved style?