The Engineering of the Drinking Bird
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- Опубликовано: 26 апр 2024
- Bill reveals the operation and engineering design underlying the famous drinking bird toy. In this video he explores the role played by the water the bird "drinks," shows what is under the bird's hat and demonstrates that it can operate using heat from a light bulb or by "drinking" whiskey. You can find more of Bill's videos and his books at www.engineerguy.com.
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You can't get any better than this.
Bill doesn't waste one second with ads, outros, fluff, etc. This is a perfect example of how RUclips content out matches television content.
Precisely but RUclips is screwing the pooch lately and is trying to force content creators off so major tv will be their funding source.
Sure, but it's much harder to make money with finely crafted videos like this. Which is why you hardly see them.
Taran Van Hemert I don't think it's harder to make money with good content it's just not necessary for the content to be good to make money.
Tadesan well the thing is that money comes from ether one of two ways 1. Adds which really sucks plus advertisers would want more videos for more exposure which eventually would effect the quality of the content 2. RUclips partnership which also leads to the same thing (more video lower quality). Good example (the slow mo guys) I've been a fan of their videos since almost the beginning, lately RUclips took over and it became stupidly annoying
This guy is really rare to find on RUclips
This whole time I thought the bird wore a top hat because he was classy.
Dude same.
I feel lied too
It's so when he needs to puke in his uber he doesn't have to pay the cleaning fee.
@@eddieb1966 because puking in an Uber is a normal thing
@@jorgetheyellowgreenbean5908 well the uber service is predominantly used by drunk people who cant drive their own car, so...
@scotSpeed one could argue that it IS classy to hide such a malformation on ones head with a top hat 😏
8:57 "The reason the bird drinks the whiskey faster than water is because ..." I was SO hoping that Bill was gonna crack a joke right there, haha. But he kept it legit.
Christopher Hemsworth ikr I NEEDED a joke right there lmao but I appreciate his seriousness
Same here! Haha
The fact that he used whiskey at all was pretty funny
Bill entire life is a joke.
The reason the bird drinks whiskey faster than water is because whiskey tastes happy and temporarily removes the depression, but the water tastes bland and room temperature is arguably the worst temperature of water, especially for drinking
He makes engineering and science interesting, That’s the sign of a great teacher
Engineering and science is often interesting on its own, but a good teacher like this man could make even the most boring, useless science fun to learn about
Actually, it is the sign of a bad teacher that he can make such intrinsically interestng subjects as engineering and science seem boring. And I've had plenty of bad teachers.
@@allencasey6981 just like what jackie chan said "there are no bad teachers, only bad students"
"this guy is such a good teacher he can make something as boring as engineering and science seem interesting" ouch, as an engineer, i feel personally attacked 😁
@@annedrieck7316 There are bad teachers, I don't think Jackie Chan is an authority on science education
"It takes it's last drink"
That sound so, so sad
Omg
Everybody here at 2020. 😱😳
lmao
It is
It took its last sip cause whiskey bird is drunk
Go home drunk bird
I could listen to this guy read a phone book.
Came to the comments to say the same.
Danielsan B
Just watched a video and you weren’t kidding! Very similar indeed.
Funny thing, I just did
Reading*
Shipping forecast
Exactly, no fluff, no ads, no BS, right to the point, so nice someone that makes a video for others to enjoy.
This is a great channel.
I am an AC/refrigeration technician, and I am passionate about my work and the science behind it, and I can’t tell you how much I appreciate finding other human beings who are passionate about understanding how things work. I wish more of my customers were as interested as us.
Thank you.
We have one that was brought out on Christmas Day and set going in the middle of the table where we couldn’t reach it. I gave one of these to a retiring refrigeration engineer but he didn’t get it. He thought it was a toy.
it took years for me to figure out how a hot liquid rapidly expanding cooled off and rapid expansion caused a cooling effect. noone could explain it to me. but the simple answer is energy density over volume of space.
"The reason the bird drinks whiskey faster than water, is because he's an alcoholic"
LOL top comment here.
not very funny
Or he's Irish... Or Scottish...
Patricio jaramillo
Just because you might have an alcoholic family member or know someone who does, you don't have to lecture other unrelated people on their subjective humor. If you can't handle it, you should not be on the internet.
The bird belongs to a fraternity.
He takes a whiskey drink, he takes a water drink ... He gets knocked down, but he gets up again
Pissing the night away. Pissing the night away.
Hahahahah very appropriate
I was looking for a comment like this..
Your comment wins the Internet. 😂😂😂😝😝😝
Lol ! 😄😄
My head is a heat engine too, especially when it's soaked in bourbon. And I've been called a bird brain as well. This is the story of my life.
And thats what my 20's were called. 🤣🤣
I have never had more fun finding out the engineering reason of why this bird is alcoholic
He tip
He drinc
But most importantly
He make you thinc
where the k gone?
Wtf!! Top kek
GasparLewis DRINCC
GasparLewis 😍😍😍
(Don't worry about it, it's what the kids are into.)
"ITS DRINKING THE WATER!"
-Homer Simpson
I'm disappointed this isn't the Top Comment.
🤣🤣🤣
NERD!!!!!!
I came here from watching that episode
Well he is right!! The water evaporates
I'm 62 and had a pair of these as a kid. I spent many hours in a trance watching these.
We had this toy at my aunt's house and it fascinated me. Nobody in the house was ever able to explain it to me why it works like that. Once I sat with a watch to find out time between the drinks (i thought there was a timing mechanism in the toy) and yes i was wrong. Every summer vacation when we visited them this toy hypnotized me.
I'm 51 years old. They had one of these at a diner we used to go to with my grandfather back in the day, may he rest in peace. Like you, I was hypnotized by it. I never considered the process itself. Here we are X years later elevating our awareness of the process itself. Cheers, mate.
8:53 or maybe the bird prefers whiskey
He can stop whenever he wants. Like when the air is saturated with alcohol vapor, for example.
What happens when the air reaches 100% whiskey humidity?
Nah the bird is drunk and therefore more tipsy
That bird is an alcoholic
Or rum... If he is the parrot of long John silver's
WELCOME BACK
your dreams were your ticket out
This is by far the better bill who teaches us about how the world around us works.
I drink whiskey faster than water too, I just had no idea it was thermodynamics related, lol.
Are you telling us your hot headed so you need the whiskey to cool it down. 🤣
@@terrafirma9328 Umm...we can go with that, yes, lol.
That was far more interesting than I thought it would be. Given the channel, I'd expect nothing less.
Heh, kind of contradicted yourself there. Though I understand what you meant and agree.
The reason the bird drinks the whiskey twice as fast is because it thinks it tastes better. That's just science.
...but is the bird truly drinking the alcohol?
@@02markcal yes.
Whiskey tastes like shit
@@samemz The more you drink the better it gets
He hasn’t posted in 2 years but I just subscribed and turned on notifications in the hopes that he’ll post again. Now THIS is content! He explains everything in an understandable way, but without dumbing it down so much that it’s patronizing. Seriously great content.
I will post again … was writing a script yesterday, finishing up a book.
@@engineerguyvideo Didn’t expect a reply from you! Awesome to hear, I look forward to the new content! I’ve always been a bit of a science nerd my whole life, your content is seriously great. It’s fascinating seeing the engineering behind all these things we take for granted every day.
Well have we got news for you, hes been doing some recently uploading it seems and is popping back on the algorithm.
I am a Ph.D. engineer and scientist. This is so cool. It made my day, thank you! I have never had a drinking bird, but now I will get one. That, and a lava lamp. I would like to see Bill do a video about lava lamps. They are similar in that they are heat engines relying on a temperature differential and changes in buoyancy resulting from temperature dependent changes in density. Though I know how they work, I would love to see Bill explain them because his presentations are so captivating!
Hold the Laplace transform and pass me some of that operational calculus ...
In what way are they engines?
@@DrLoverLover It is a heat engine, in that it converts heat into mechanical energy. With the bird the mechanical energy is the movement of the glass flask, with the lava lamp it is the movement of the mass of the immiscible fluids.
Wow welcome back. So glad you have put another video out :)
Luke Thomas what he said. Lovely to have you back!
I'd prefer whiskey too if my belly was full of methelene chloride!
Don't let it get to your head!
@@Lunibruniful Underrated.
Well, at least I've learned that my preference for whiskey over water comes from the "rate of evaporation".
Red Bluefish not if i have anything to say about it
@@Liriq 1-3 days is not bad, I thought it was within hours. Would an emergency liver transplant help, if you could get a liver in time?
Bill's whole style is so concise but still elegant. I never find myself left with unanswered or incompletely answered questions, but he does it all while staying affable and never condescending, and he brings in just enough fun trivia and colorful demonstrations to make the material feel appealing. The amount of care is palpable, and the information is paced perfectly. I feel really lucky getting to watch channels like this.
Thank you for solving the mystery of my childhood after 30 years, I was still thinking about that
Maybe Whiskey bird drinks more because Karen took the eggs.
N o , s t o p i t .
;-;
This is so sad.
@@John-ik2eg it's a joke about divorce. also on the internet "Karen" is usually a hypothetical woman who's the bad guy in a situation.
@@John-ik2eg look up "karen took the kids"
Welcome back!
I first saw one of these toys when I was very young. I was mesmerized, and my dad tried telling me that the bird was solar powered, with the batteries kept in the hat of the bird.
I was a bit too young to come up with a solid hypothesis on how it worked, but I knew my pops was wrong. I tried telling him that the liquid in the bird was key.
I have thought of this toy over the years, but surprisingly never bought one, since I have never even seen one in real life again.
I never thought of looking them up on the internet for some reason...
This guy needs to get sponsored by someone to make videos like this full time. He is the paragon of engineering teachers.
I was still a little flabbergasted until the moment when you mentioned that because the bottom ball is at lower than ambient temperature, it's heated by the surrounding environment. That snapped everything into crystal clear understanding. Fantastic video!
This video is on the Wikipedia page.
Never thought a simple toy was so interesting. Great video.
Thank you, Bill. My family had one when I was a child and I was fascinated by it. My daughter recently bought one for me for Christmas. Your well thought out and articulate video allowed us to all the more fascinated by the science behind it.
Great video! In summary, evaporation occurs in the head of the bird when it wets its beak. Therefore, the head of the bird becomes colder due to evaporation. Water always flows from high to low pressure. In this case, the tail has the higher pressure since the water begins to slowly work its way up the tube. Temperature and pressure are directly related. If the temperature drops, the pressure will too. As stated before, the water will flow towards where the pressure is lower, causing the weight of the bird's head to increase, dip back into the water, and repeat.
Best... Science... Voice... Ever!
I always wondered how this worked and you explained it perfectly. Great video! Keep up the great work brother!
He's like bill nye the science guy... only this guy _actually knows what he's talking about._ =)
Yay, so glad to see more of these videos again!
hi M P...
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here is funny one...
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In my childhood my father gifted me this drinking bird.. It is still resting in my house..
Give it some water.
@@xkeepersvk or whiskey.
I had a dream about Dippy Bird the other night. My Granny had one when I was a child and it’s such a treasured memory of mine because I loved watching it and trying to figure out how it worked. I just received mine from Amazon today and as I watched it drinking, I decided to look up how it works.
Thank you for explaining something that mesmerized me as a child. At 37 years old I finally know how Dippy Bird functions and I’m even happier that I bought it.
The best kind of surprise.
Who wants The Engineer Guy to upload more videos?!
I do.
Justin McIntosh Absolutely!
Wonderful videos and an excellent presenter.
(I'm fully aware that Mr Hammack is far more than a mere presenter, but he's very good at it)
It's almost summer which means less time spent on teaching so maybe he will have more time for videos!
I do! Maybe I could be an engineer some day.
He has been occupied by the pitter patter of little feet. I look forward to these videos. Thanks for posting.
The bird drinks more alcohol than water is because he’s trying to forget
The war?
The nest
is now empty 😥_🥃
"All I am to some people is a heat engine. But I have FEELINGS and NEEDS."
Man I needed a teacher like you back in high school.
I guess your kid is old enough now to allow you some spare time for these amazing videos. Welcome back sir.
Yes, but another arrives soon.
Your work is so stimulating, and your presentation spotless, I thank you for it.
engineerguy CONGRATULATIONS!!!!
engineerguy - CONGRATULATIONS! I'm very happy for you.
never stop doing what you love because of children...in fact you should do more to intoduce passion...like me i used to bring my baby to buy motorcycles from men that were selling their bikes because they were having their first child and they were astonished he was my 5th
no, the bird is an alcoholic and needs help. #helpthebird
Birds don't exist
I was about to write the same thing lol kudos
Lmao
but what would the bird do in the vacuum of space..?
@@KC9UDX do you exist do I exist？
Thank you for the video. Unfortunately basic engineering was taught years ago in primary and hi school. Now kids come here to see how things work and no doubt, like me are amazed. The Radiometer is another classic piece of engineering.
If Bill was my science teacher back in school I still would not have listened. That’s because I was an idiot at school. But at 50 I’m listening now and it’s wonderful. Great stuff Bill.
Just discovered "The Engineer Guy" channel while searching out vintage Airship. He videos are not only jaw-dropping, but he is an excellent speaker, and obviously, capturing author. I cannot wait to view all of his vids, and read some of his books.
I’m not actually sure why anyone would dislike this
They don't understand it.
The bird has a drinking problem.
Three possibilities:
1. People on phones or tablets often accidentally tap the like or dislike button. Especially kids.
2. They didn't understand the explanation and therefore think it's faulty.
3. They were expecting some hyperactive pro-tuber with 100 jokes and thought this was boring.
Me? I'm very happy it has only 300 dislikes while having forty THOUSAND likes. You almost never see a ratio that good here on RUclips!
@@XFanmarX I guess the ratios match the quality.
Alcoholics Anonymous, triggered?
Best narrator of the 21st century. Love you Bill
Unbelievable. So much thermodynamics in such a simple toy.
Finally, happy to see you again
This " toy " brought back so many childhood memories! Thank You So Much for the Well Researched tutorial! ♥️🌷🕯
I cannot explain how wonderful this video is. "Don't touch the birds, " with an angry dynamic New York City accent". My father sold these birds at many different flea markets in the USA. He did not only sell the birds, he entertained thousands of people while doing it. Well entertain is somewhat not a word that describes his presentation correctly. He did not explain the physics of the drinking bird toy, nor did he do a dog and pony show, or a stand up comedy routine. The best way to describe his Drinking Bird Show is simply that it was his unique behavior, his very short-fuse temper, and his unusual mental state.
My father was basically a very intelligent guy however, he was extremely crazy. He had a personality that was extreme and to say he lacked patience would be an understatement. He could not deal with things that other people found easy to accept. He had no tolerance for maters that displeased him and when a child or an adult became fascinated with the drinking birds that he had on display in a more or less uniform military arrangement he would blow up screaming, his rant, yelling as if it were opera "don't touch the birds".
His startling reaction was received by people in odd ways, some were offended, some were amused, and some were shocked. He just could not accept the fact that he could not sell thousands of those birds every day and of course he just could deal with the financial losses he had as countless drinking birds would fall from their perch and become very damaged drinking birds when they failed to fly or otherwise escape their fate, crashing to the floor.
He was quite an attraction and people would come to the flea market expecting to see his "performance". He wasn't appreciated by everyone due to his offensive mannerisms which resulted him being kicked out of probably every flea market in the USA for this and other crazy behavior. From as far away as the other end of the swap meet his rage could be heard loud and clear, "DON'T TOUCH THE BIRDS". I am going on eBay to buy one right now.
Simply complicated. This has been my TED talk on the topic of TheEngineeringGuy
Love your vids, my dad was an aircraft engineer and was always seeding my curiosity re manufacturing. One I remember well was aluminium cans as he was fascinated with their manufacture. He had well retired when they came on the scene but he understood the difficulties involved. I'm glad I've subscribed your explanations are first rate
who would win
ONe of the greatest minds of all time
or
A bird.
Boi
birbi boie
The bird for sone reason I guess
Mega mind refrence?
Feathered friend
Bill has a very soothing voice and a clarity that makes complicated subjects very understandable. What I *DON'T* understand is why anyone would give this video a thumbs down.
So soothing to hear your voice explaining the fundamentals of engineering, looking forward for your future videos!👍
.... It's DRINKING THE WATER!
This is the greatest invention in the world!
Y… Y… Y… Y… Y… Y… Y… Y… Y… Y… Y… Y… Y… Y… Y… Y… Y… Y… Y… Y…
XD the simpsons?
You'll make a million dollars.
I can't believe a Simpsons reference isn't top comment.
Vent deadly gas? Y E S
I knew someone would beat me to this comment!
Now I know why Homer was so fascinated by this
IT'S DRINKING THE WATER!
I’m a bit late chiming in here and extremely glad to see this video. I remember when they came out in the mid ‘40s and fascinated me to no end. The bird that I remember was different than what’s in the video, but you would not have been able to demonstrate on that one. There was not plastic, no clear tube, no stamped parts. It seems that I remember more of what it wasn’t than was. Your bird is perfect for demonstrating. Thanks again.
Bill your channel is the top of class of RUclips. Thank you
Phenomenal production, amazing presentation. Thanks!
Wow that was worth the wait, excellent job guys!
What an awesome channel to find. This was so informative. If all schools taught this way, it wouldn't be too hard to learn. Special with that magical voice.
Not only do I love these videos and the production thereof but the lessons/information is fascinating too. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and I"m grateful for HOW that knowledge is shared as well.
Thank you for the thorough explanation of how the Dippy Bird or Drinking Bird works. I used to watch these when I was a kid and wondered why it would do that. After all these years, now I know. Thanks for posting this video and thanks for being a smart man! Your education has benefited you well!
This is the most insanely methodical explanation for such a novel trinket. I worship it. Also the science that goes into this is way way way more extensive than I could have possibly deduced
My first though was sterling engine. When you talked about thermodynamics I was sure of it.
Gotta love the simplicity of thermal expansion.
Currently have this toy sitting (something I bought at a science museum) at my desk and Ive noticed heat and pressing against the bottom seems to push the liquid upwards, and something about the face being completely wet attributing to the liquid constantly being pushed up and down but had yet to figure out why. This video pretty much answered every query I had about the toy and now I love it even more
This bird caused a major nuclear incident in Springfield.
Only reply to this comment if you have a Morty avatar.
nodrinks hey I lost my rick
Lemme guess you need a high IQ to have that avatar.
i just forgot to change my pfp to reflect current meme culture
D8W2P4 this guy reddits
i love how it's still referred to as "the bird" even when the felt covering is off
What a beautiful demonstration of thermodynamics. Thanks.
So glad I've found your channel, I'm really enjoying your presentation style and the learning process here. Many thanks!
LOVE this. Can you do one on Pullback/ Friction and Wind-Up toy cars?!
5:35 So you flipped the bird ?
I gave this a thumbs up, but it does more ... very nice.
Always wondered how these worked as a kid in the 60's. Thanks.
Now this is how science and engineering should be taught in schools, very well done engineerguy!
8:24 you can tell he was trying so hard to hold in his laughter :)
This thing was responsible for almost causing a meltdown in Springfield!
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@@bouncypear_net lol yeah I get it now, it took me a second to get it. It is from the episode where homer has the moo moo lol and he uses a drinking bird to press Y or N and walks away. One if the funniest episodes
"DAMMIT BIRD!! WHY'D I PUT YOU IN CHARGE??" - Homer Simpson. 🤣 🤣
I agree. So many RUclips videos waste time and teach nothing for minutes. This guy is a great teacher.
By god, you ARE Bill Hammak, the EngineerGuy!!
This bird and I have something in common, I drink whiskey faster than water also.
John Croucher is the bird also an autistic hipster?
Trying to find something you and the bird have in common I see
John Croucher "vent...gas"
...but is the bird truly drinking the alcohol?
I guess that bird and I have similar tastes in drink!
You like painting your ass black and drinking very fast?
Exactly!
You prefer your drinks to be at room temperature?
Perhaps you go faster on Whiskey
I was blessed growing up, my Nana was number 9 of 15 children! One of them had one and I was memorized watching it!
All my great aunts and uncles drank whiskey!
some great thermodynamics involved in a simple looking toy.. nice explanation.
I just bought one of these after seeing it on The Simpsons and being hit with a wave of nostalgia. I always wondered how these worked! It was like magic to me as a kid. Excellent video, thank you Bill.
That bird has a drinking problem
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I see no problem. The bird drinks and then goes back for another. No problem.
I Bet he beats his wife , that bird is drowning his sarrows for some reason
...but is the bird truly drinking the alcohol?
The problems begin when he STOPS drinking!
Just discovered your channel, I absolutely love the videos! Can’t wait to binge watch them
I had seen it at the age of 12 years in a marrige, that time i was shocked that without energy how it is working?...... and after 12 years today i got this in front of me by your video.
That shows i took right decision to be an engineer. Thats a lot sir to give the concept behind this
Finally YT recommended me something meaningful.
It's christmas all over again-- Bill uploaded another video!
Fascinating video. Brought this bird after watching it. Put it into action and found out the bird's motion is intricately connected to the weather conditions. Another video on it please.
You know he's a real engineer when he whips out the whiskey
mate thank you for making another video. I massively appreciate it.
Would like to see your explanatory video about Stirling engine. Please!
the motion of both is very similar.
Great channel to find. Love no ads inside video. Keep up the great work. 👍🏻👍🏻
Superb explanation and great photography!