GasBandit
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I always am raring to bring up Jury Nullification if they ask me questions, but so far I haven't had to
Maybe the hawaiian shirt compels them to send me home.
The Random Crap Thread 2: It Hits the Fan.
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Maybe the hawaiian shirt compels them to send me home.
I've gotten the notice a few times, but my number has never actually been picked to go in when I check the day before.I always am raring to bring up Jury Nullification if they ask me questions, but so far I haven't had to
Today we went to the NY Renaissance Faire with some friends that have kids a little younger than Li'l Z. We pass someone with a (very clever and well-detailed) medieval Deadpool costume.
Li'l Z and little friend: "Look, it's Spider-man!"
Male Friend: "Actually, that's-"
Me: "YES THAT'S SPIDER-MAN." to Male Friend: "You really want to answer the next few questions?"
Male Friend:"...good point. Not for a least a few more years."
Li'l Z and little friend: "Look, it's Spider-man!"
Male Friend: "Actually, that's-"
Me: "YES THAT'S SPIDER-MAN." to Male Friend: "You really want to answer the next few questions?"
Male Friend:"...good point. Not for a least a few more years."
"That's Deadpool. He's Spider-Man's friend. They fight crime together at times."
You can give some very basic and good answers to Deadpool. They're even in an episode of one of Disney's Spider-Man cartoons.
Yes, and I thought of that, but I also know my son. You introduce a concept, or a character, to him and his eagle-eyes/random steel trap brain won't forget it. Since I can't always guarantee the content of an appearance of Deadpool (especially with the movies making him more mainstream), I'd rather wait a few years to make him aware of his existence.
EDIT: I learned that lesson the hard way, with Batman, Teen Titans Go, and why he's not allowed to do the "Booty Scooty" when he goes back to school tomorrow.
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That reminds me of when I was working for a radio shop. They installed the light bars, radios, and other equipment in police vehicles, ambulances, and fire trucks around the county. We always had scanners on. I just said, "I work for Birch's Communications" and I was excused.
figmentPez
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They must do things differently here in Texas. The one time I was chosen to serve on a jury, it was the same day as selection.
Proof that I am 100% certifiable: rather than sleep in before heading downtown for jury selection this morning, I got up even earlier and biked downtown for the 630 AM hot yoga class.
Well, sure. Arriving sweaty and stinky in drenched yoga pants, red in the face and all pumped up sounds like a way to get disqualified too
(I'm joking, to be clear - destressing with a good yoga workout is probably positive)
Dave
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I posted this on Facebook but not here for some reason.
The other night at 2:25 am I was awoke by my cell phone going off. I looked at the number - very long! - but as I didn't recognize it I figured it was just one of those "You've won a cruise!" scam calls. So I ignored it and went back to bed.
The next day I realized that they'd left me a voice mail message. A FOUR MINUTE voice mail message. Whoa. So I started listening to it. It was obvious right away from the muffled sounds and traffic/random noises that I'd been butt dialed. That's also about the time I realized the call came from France.
Some poor schmuck butt dialed a 4 minute call from France to the US. Won't THEY be confused when the bill comes due!
The other night at 2:25 am I was awoke by my cell phone going off. I looked at the number - very long! - but as I didn't recognize it I figured it was just one of those "You've won a cruise!" scam calls. So I ignored it and went back to bed.
The next day I realized that they'd left me a voice mail message. A FOUR MINUTE voice mail message. Whoa. So I started listening to it. It was obvious right away from the muffled sounds and traffic/random noises that I'd been butt dialed. That's also about the time I realized the call came from France.
Some poor schmuck butt dialed a 4 minute call from France to the US. Won't THEY be confused when the bill comes due!
You just didn't understand my drunken rambling, and never responded, jackass!
(no, it wasn't actually me)
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Anonymous
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Thanks.
Me: Hmm. Jury selection extended to a second day. Should I sleep in?
Also Me: Naaaaaah. Let's bike downtown and do a morning yoga class again!
Me: I hate you, Also Me.
Also Me: Suck it up, buttercup.
Also Me: Naaaaaah. Let's bike downtown and do a morning yoga class again!
Me: I hate you, Also Me.
Also Me: Suck it up, buttercup.
Just a reminder that if you do get selected don't forget to spend the whole time tweeting a running commentary on the case. Judges *love* that as it both demonstrates the openness of their court & shows you're paying attention (otherwise how would you know what to tweet?).
Me: All right, let's do this! Stupidly early morning bike ride and yoga class!
Also Me: Yeah! That's the spirit! Loving this new attitude.
Shanti Yoga Studio: Closed. No early morning class.
Me: Um.
Also Me: Maybe we should've checked the schedule first.
Me: Shut up, Also Me.
Also Me: Yeah! That's the spirit! Loving this new attitude.
Shanti Yoga Studio: Closed. No early morning class.
Me: Um.
Also Me: Maybe we should've checked the schedule first.
Me: Shut up, Also Me.
Time to hold a yoga demo on the sidewalk and become internet famous!
If I'd brought a mat with me, I would've done my own practice at the top of Citadel Hill. But I planned on using a studio mat. :/
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...so if you had a mat...we'd get yoga instructor Nick?
Funny you say that. I'm taking a yoga instructor course starting next week.
Oh! That's wicked!Funny you say that. I'm taking a yoga instructor course starting next week.
Nick's flexible like that