Pick your ears

That's some friggin' sweet corn

By BEN WHELAN

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SILVER POLYRESIN CORN

These shiny picks are the T-3000 of corn-holding technology, chic enough for any kitchen or rooftop affair. In a pinch, you could also smelt them down for spare dental fillings or butter-flavored bullets, solving that ever-pesky werewolf problem.

[Available for $9.99/set of 8 at distinctive-decor.com]

DOGS

No 'cue is complete without 'dogs. But aside from wieners on the grill, these wee dachshunds keep hands clean when consuming copious amounts of corn. No matter what size, dogs are a big responsibility—so it's a good thing these pups are dishwasher-safe.

[Available for $11/set of 8 at Gadgets, 671 Centre St., Jamaica Plain. 617.524.6800]

BARBECUE FOLKS

These little people are the perfect addition to any kitschen, but their sturdy construction and no-nonsense pronged tips render them practical as well. Feel free to mix and match the tops and bottoms to come up with your own character. If you're feeling carnivorously perverse, bust them out as meat stab-and-grabbers at your next barbecue.

[Available for $11.95/set of 8 at Sur La Table, The Mall at Chestnut Hill, 199 Boylston St., Chestnut Hill. 617.244.0213. surlatable.com]

FLIP-FLOPS

Many may question the notion of having feet close to their food, but these flip-flop-shaped corn holders are just too adorable. Besides, what says summer better than sandals speared in your cob? Actually, please don't answer that.

[Available for $27/set of 8 at cookworks.ca]

SPORTS

Play ball—er, corn—with these action-packed! holders. They're just the ticket, whether you're picnicking on a soccer field or nibbling an ear while rounding first. Just remember to stretch; we wouldn't want you to pull something.

[Available for $12.95/set of 8 at wrapables.com]