Sad phone

I came across this on BoingBoing.net.

If you read the comments, you'll notice a theme.

It is interesting how hearing the voice of a dead loved one can have such an effect. I'll hazard a guess though that it's not just the voice, but the context too. After all, the recording is one half of a conversation that was recorded entirely without reference to the sad facts. It's hopeful and bittersweet.

If you ask me, it's also a little indulgent and self-tormenting.