If its basically a straight shot from your outer ear to the ear drum, how does water get ‘stuck’ in your ear after swimming?

Question

If its basically a straight shot from your outer ear to the ear drum, how does water get ‘stuck’ in your ear after swimming?

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Answer 1

Get a straw, stick it in water, cover the top end with your finger and lift the straw, thats why.