Lileks passes on a note:

Subject: The Danny Kaye Effect
That was a fascinating video, and it made me feel very smart until it
got to the explanation – at which point I felt like an utter idiot.
When the text noted that “the elastic properties of the fluid play no
role,” I thought, well, I’ll be taking your word on that.
On the other hand, the phrase “viscous dissipation” might come in
handy at the NRO Dubliner Meet-Up. Note: if you cannot enunciate the
phrase “Viscous dissipation,” stop drinking.