​Turns out, even the greatest mascot in all of sports can't get out of jury duty.





On Monday morning, hundreds of people who were dreading their civic duty, but upon arrival, they were surprised with the presence of the Phillie Phanatic, who strolled into a Philadelphia courthouse to complete the same task.

By my surprise, the Phanatic was successfully waived through after being checked by security. But seriously, who knows what he's carrying in that thing?





Along with the Phillie Phanatic, Villanova head coach Jay Wright was there to try and motivate jurors on "Juror Appreciation Day".

Jay Wright also here to pump up jurors on "Juror Appreciation Day" at the CJC. @KYWNewsradio @VillanovaU pic.twitter.com/BA1bFrP791 — Tim Jimenez (@TimJRadio) October 17, 2016

Jury duty is suppose to be a serious endeavor, but I'm sure it was hard to concentrate with a big, green mascot sitting in with you.

my friend is at jury duty in philly and this is happening... pic.twitter.com/ytZ8GvJVdb — Marisa Kabas (@MarisaKabas) October 17, 2016

On top of hanging out with the Phillie Phanatic, the people called to serve for jury duty will once again get free doughnuts and refreshments on this wondrous day.





Seems like a banner day to me.