30 Thoughts I Had During Jury Duty

I was summoned for jury duty and had to report on Monday morning to the juvenile court. I get summoned for jury duty at least once a year, sometimes, twice a year. Many people complain of jury mainly because many believe that it's a waste of time. Once, I evaded my jury duty- I didn't show up- and I had to pay the price; I won't be missing jury duty again! My only complaint is that I've never made it to an actual jury and by then I know enough about a case to be invested.

So Monday morning I reported to the juvenile court and had some thoughts:

1. I've never been to the juvenile court before- they're all guilty!
2. This is much smaller than I imagined.Where do they put all the guilty children, because that's the only verdict I'm giving today!
3. What line am I suppose to go in? There's like 3!
4. Look at all these juvenile delinquents. Guilty!
5. Look at this child in a suit. Like, a little business man. A little GUILTY business man.
6. I've just gotten a "Are you Joanna from the Morning Show?" how nice!
7. Is this huge name tag necessary?
8. I can have a seat? Where do I have a seat? It's a packed house!
9. Oh, another "Are you Joanna from the Morning Show?"
10. And another
11. Oh my god, did that girl just show up in full blown workout clothes?! I thought we were supposed to dress up! I am wearing REAL pants!
12. Another listener just told me that they announced it on the show this morning that I would be at jury duty, which would explain why I've had a few come up to me.
13. Kids keep coming in with their parents, quit making your mother cry! Guilty!
14. I always forget to bring a book, everyone always has a book.
15. Wait, I could have brought coffee?? That guy has coffee! I need coffee!
16. Oh, that guy works here. Still, some coffee wouldn't have hurt.
17. Finally, some action, roll call!
18. Oh I have to turn my phone off? It feels like I'm killing my phone when I force it off.
19. Do not forget that you are juror #16
20. Do not forget what number juror you are, Joanna!
21. Wow, a lot of people are missing! That's a $175 fine!
22. I can't believe I actually paid $175 because I missed jury duty that one time. It was ONE TIME!
23. Wait, what number juror am I?!
24. I have to write down what number I am on my name tag because I forgot.
25. It's now 45 after, should we get a move on? I can tell that one kid is guilty!
26. Oh, they left. Everyone that brought a book has taken it out again. I guess back to my phone .
27. Message from Lisa: "Buzz wants to know when you're coming to the show?" I'll get there when I get there!
28. It is now 8:55 A.M.-Clerk: "The case has been settled; you're all excused" We're free!
29. Let me get a note for work to show Buzz that I actually had jury duty.
30. Now I have an important decision to make; McDonald's breakfast it is!