What is random?

Main Entry: ¹ran·dom

Pronunciation: \ˈran-dəm\

Function: noun

Etymology: Middle English, succession, surge, from Anglo-French randun, from Old French randir to run, of Germanic origin; akin to Old High German rinnan to run — more at run

Date: 1561

: a haphazard course

— at random : without definite aim, direction, rule, or method at random>

REALLY???

Then, how is it that my Daddy, husband and me were all chosen to do jury duty...at the SAME TIME??? And my summons went to my parents' house...along with my Dad's! Random my BEHIND!!