Random Cliché #3 Tape recorder

Tape recorders

Intolerable Cruelty (2003) George Clooney, divorce attorney

Often, especially when someone's investigating something or someone, he or she will record his or her thoughts on a tape-recorder. I'm not saying this is stupid, but who does that?

The Sessions (2012) Helen Hunt, professional sex surrogate

If someone use this method or know someone who does, please inform me! Also, tell me what you do with the material.