I figured it out. It's because the Blackberry is like a little pet. Seriously. Think about it.
It does what I want it to. It doesn't listen to anybody else in the house but me. It sleeps with me. It performs for me. It purrs at me soothingly, and positively delights me with some of its beeps and chirps (I'm convinced getting a new Hotmail message gives me an endorphin rush...especially when it's "the one" I've been waiting for). It's responsive to me. It's cute and small and fun to hold.
Lmao, I almost pee'd myself when I read this. 100% true. The best part is, you don't have to teach it anything, it will teach you and it never leaves a mess on the floor for you to step in at 2am when you make a run for the bathroom.