No matter what happened in the filmed version of Tom Jones. Although some use a special device for asparagus, it is always proper to convey one stalk at a time to the mouth with the fingers. It is after such foods that the finger bowl is employed. Although the rarity of forks made it once necessary to mash peas against one's knife in order that they achieve the digestive tract, nearly everyone save for those raised by wolves uses forks in this day and age. There is no shame in conveying the cob to the mouth with one's fingers.
Holders are unnecessary.
Those who find the process too messy, however, may shave the corn from its source and eat the kernels with their forks. With a spoon, wearing a clown suit. To discourage others from following your example. The traditional manner of consuming this spicy dish. Curry-flavoured crisps Straight from the trough.