The only awkward voir dire moment I have was when a woman described her husband's profession as "stationary engineer." Education level is important to me, so I say, "I'm sorry? What kind of engineering?" She says, "Stationary." I say, in my folksy I'm-not-too-bright tone, "I'm not sure what that entails. What field of engineering is that?" She gives me a sour look and says, "He's a janitor, alright?" If she'd said "sanitation" I would have gotten the point, but how are you supposed to look like the good guy after that exchange?
So I used a peremptory and PMed Hank to warn him that his Mom was coming home early and pissed.
