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

Imagine the curvature of a spoon. It’s not a big dip, but it’s there and can still hold water