Why would anyone use a honey dipper instead of a spoon?

I’ve seen honey dippers in commercials and advertisements. In every picture, the honey is dripping off the stick and, presumably, making a mess that someone else (or ants) will clean up. Why would anyone use these? Is it a culture thing? Where I come from we use a spoon. It doesn’t drip; it’s easy to lick clean, and washes in seconds. I don’t get it. Someone please enlighten me.