cross-posted from: https://discuss.tchncs.de/post/1312651
TLDR: To remove by shaking one would need accelerations high as 24g, which can damage the ear. A couple drops of vinegar or alcohol in the ear will lower the surface tension and make the fluid easier to remove
Ahh, the good ol' cotton swab, that they always say not to insert into ear canals yet people do so anyway because that's what they use it for.