"I'm so excited to have been called for jury duty!"

"... is a phrase that's pretty much non-existent in the English language. A usually grueling experience, jury duty is something that most Americans (aside from a very lucky few) dread, but will have to succumb to eventually. If you have served, then you already know the struggle"...

The Duplex by Glenn McCoy

But, if you haven't, let our comic characters catch you up on what you've been missing:

First, to clear up any misconceptions you might have, jury duty is rarely exciting. 

Big Top by Rob Harrell

They don't give out cookies ...

Peanuts by Charles Schulz

And no one is going to randomly bust out the wave.

F Minus by Tony Carrillo

That's not to say that jury duty isn't important, because it is. Sometimes you have to make some truly tough decisions.

Reality Check by Dave Whamond

You have to be completely fair and impartial, even though avoiding bias can be hard in certain situations.

Pearls Before Swine by Stephan Pastis

The Argyle Sweater by Scott Hilburn

It can be a dangerous job at times, but someone has to do it.

Herman by Jim Unger

Jury duty is definitely not for the faint of heart, and some of us really can't handle it (and/or really don't want to). 

Ink Pen by Phil Dunlap

And, because sometimes even the most fullproof excuses don't work"...

Frank & Ernest by Thaves

I've found this one for you; sure to do the trick:

Close to Home by John McPherson

I'll cross my fingers, in hopes that you never have to use it!

"с Amanda