Jury Duty: Noah tries to get out of Jury Duty

Noah tries to take a leaf out of Family Guy to get out of Jury Duty, but fails spectacularly

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[babababad]

The "I'm a racist" excuse was in the original script for this episode but the producers cut it during rehearsal because they thought it was too ridiculous. It was pure serendipity that Ronald spontaneously brought it up in the waiting room, allowing them to go forward with the bit.

[HLidaze]

His little head shake. Thats when I knew that this show was going to be golden.

[beek.]

Probably the funniest line delivery I've ever heard on a comedy show. I can't believe the other actors didn't laugh.

[chickensoup]

It is so cool that the creators could tweak a lot of real jury duty rules as Ronald has never been before. Ex. A pre-paid vacation is a legit excuse to get out. The foreperson isn't picked until it's time for deliberation. The vote doesn't have to be unanimous in that small of a case. Etc.
I love how creative they could get!

[Mushruums]

This was my favourite part of this show! When I needed to get out of jury duty years ago, I also thought about that family guy episode

[heygoodbyee]

If I put you under oath you would attest you’re not a racist?

[BigSleepyOx]

This had me rolling on the floor laughing when I first saw it. 🤣

[Mockthenerd]

I always feel bad for these people. You can build real connections and relationships and then learn it is all fake. Must mess you up in some way.

[prythal]

i choked myself laughing when i saw this

[TerellMcMillan]

Don't be fooled. Jury Duty is a miserable experience, in both criminal and civil trials. As for myself, Jury Duty not only interrupted my life and business, but when I answered questions honestly, I was chastised since I wasn't answering in the manner that they wanted (and no, I was not obscene or disrespectful). People should already know that Jury Duty is a miserable experience. This should be evident considering that the courts immediately warn you that if you don't show up for jury duty you will be fined and possibly sent to jail. If jury duty was an enriching experience the courts would not have to issue threats to you. The biggest farce of Jury Duty is that lawyers and courts are looking for an impartial jury, or 12 people who can set aside the biases and prejudices in order pass judgement on another person(s). The problem is that no one can actually set aside their biases and prejudices, and the lawyers themselves fight to have jurors who seem more "favorable" to their side. Actual studies have shown that juries usually come to their conclusions based on their own personal experiences. These studies have also shown that in the Jury Room, discussions/debate is usually only done by 3 people (on average) and that the rest of the jury simple side with whoever is winning the argument in the Jury Room. And yes, questions can become personal, and you will be forced to answer the question. If the question is "Have you ever been a victim of a sexual assault or molestation", you may not have to answer the question in front of a room full of people, but you still will have to give your answer to at least 4 or more people (judge, lawyers, court reporter), so the shame and embarrassment is still there. If you don't want others to know about your past, its best to either stay silent or simply lie. Your personal life is no one's business, regardless of what pseudo-important title that they hold. Also, the grifter mentality of government filters into the jury system as well. Whereas all other businesses are required by law to meet the minimum wage requirement that is issued by the government, that same requirement is not enforced with jury duty. Jury Duty's comical payrate is excused by burping out the tired excuse of "It's your civic duty". No, your civic duty is to conduct yourself in a manner that doesn't send you into our courts to be tried by others. Again, Jury Duty is a miserable experience that is force upon you, and the threats to your freedom continue on even if you abide by all of the rules and regulations of Jury Duty. Your honest answer to a question may end up with the judge lecturing you about how you don't understand anything and are a shitty person, or it may end up becoming a contempt of court charge. If you can find a way to "get out" of Jury Duty, by all means, do it. And if you do sit through Jury Selection, be prepared to be lectured to (or worse) when you spike the judge's ire after answering a question honestly. Courts don't want honesty. They just want to get through the day, and then pick up their paychecks every other week.

[gonzalohiguain]

Interesting case of the Mandela Effect here. It was Larry David in Curb Your Enthusiasm who pretended to be racist to get out of jury duty. Someone else in this comment section "thought about that family guy episode"
Edit: stand corrected, it also happened in family guy, carry on