An old telephone receiver hovers over a brass base as pieces of a red wax seal fall between them.

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Lydia

Hello? Why did you call me Russell? You know I hate that. Gerry?

— Sliding Doors ‧ 1998

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What it means

Our interpretation.

On what sounds like a phone call, the speaker questions why they were addressed as Russell, a name they say they hate. The irritation is mixed with confusion as they check whether anyone is still there, ending by calling out 'Gerry?'

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