What do?
Don't blow off the summons, don't shout "niggers" or do anything that would cause the judge to hold you in complete contempt.
If it's a civil case, make sure you act as absolutely neutral as possible. You won't be dismissed until the end of the day, but neither lawyer in a civil case wants a true neutral in the party. This has happened to me twice, and both times I was kept until the end of the jury selection day then let go. I guarantee you it's because I stayed as neutral as possible. The people that got selected were all people who had opinions one way or another. I didn't give a fuck.
If it's a criminal case, make the lawyers or judge laugh. I was on jury duty for a major gang hit - guy took out like 13 people in a drive by. The DA and her entire team was present in jury selection (20-something people). They were all in suits, sat straight up - scary group of motherfuckers. I cracked a joke when they were interviewing me and made them laugh, which is why I think I got off the hook.
When the judge isn't looking, replace his gavel with a squeaky hammer.
Tell them Jury duty would be a hardship and when they ask in what way tell them it would interfere with your contribution to content at KiwiFarms then explain what KF is you'll be DQ'd in no time.
I completely ignored my first summons knowing full well that they can issue a warrant for your arrest for that shit, and absolutely nothing came of it.
I don't doubt it, I'm just saying nothing ever happened to me.Not a smooth move. However, a lot depends on the jurisdiction. Some take it more seriously than others. What generally happens is a warrant is issued, but not served. Until one day, Mr. Po-Po pulls you over for something stupid, like speeding or a tail light out, and guess what? There's a warrant for your arrest. Get in the po-po car, you're going for a ride to see the judge. Seriously, it happens.