First day of month-long tour of jury duty

[elpajaronegro]

First day of jury duty this morning. After arriving at about 8:15, I sat with other unfortunates in the ice cold "lounge" until about 9:30. Then we were "welcomed" by a nice lady judge and we were told how much they appreciated our participation, as if we all would have willingly shown up without the threat of arrest and fines. Our attention was

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Re: the seven ordeals

[elpajaronegro]

You're going to Scotland? That's awesome...and I hate you. ;-)

[oh_really_now]

What the haaaale? 7 more times?

[elpajaronegro]

In Orleans Parish, jury duty is two days a week for an entire month.

[hecksheri]

GUILTY! (if you get chosen you need to fake a case of turrets and shout that every few seconds during the trial, then act surprised and look around like you are trying to figure out who said it)

[elpajaronegro]

Tourette's, you mean. I'm not sure how I would fake a case of turrets, unless I showed up dressed as a medieval castle. ;-)

[hecksheri]

Rofl. Yes, my inability to spell is pretty hilarious, especially given my level of education. It's a good thing I don't take myself to seriously.

[hecksheri]

On the other hand, showing up dressed as a medieval castle could possibly get you out of jury duty.