It takes, like, 10 minutes MAX

It’s almost time to vote. Voting takes very little time, it’s super invigorating (you kinda feel like Leslie Knope), and it’s IMPORTANT...but a lot of people say that they “don’t have time” to do it. When you get to the polling station and get your ballot, it literally takes a few moments for you to finish up. Obviously you should pay attention and do your research beforehand, but that’s not hard at all thanks to websites like isidewith.com.

To prove to you just how quick and easy voting is, here are some things that take LESS time than voting.

Watching an episode of The Office

And don't they just fly by? Gif source

Taking a nap

Even if you’re a power napper. Gif source

Eating a burger

It doesn’t matter how fast of an eater you are! Gif source

Doing laundry

I mean, duh. And nobody will take your ballot out of the dryer and leave it on the floor! Gif source

Taking a shower

And this is coming from an EXPERT speed-showerer. Gif source

Writing an Instagram caption

Another high-stakes activity. Gif source

Cooking ramen

By the time the noodles are soft, you would be done filling out your ballot. Gif source

Writing an email to your professor

Because you take time to make it perfect even though you know they’ll just reply, “K. -Sent from my iPhone” Gif source

Going to the gym

And voting doesn’t make you sweaty! Gif source

Eating a pint of Ben & Jerry’s

Trust me, I can do damage on a pint of Ben & Jerry’s really fast. But voting still takes me less time! Gif source

Petting a dog

Granted there is no limit to how long you can pet a fluffy doggo…and who knows, maybe there will be one at the polling station! Gif source

Waking your roommate up

Ballots don’t need a loud alarm to go off every 5 minutes for an hour. Gif source

Walking to class

My school is barely even 1-mile long and it still takes me less time to vote than it does to walk to class. Gif source

Texting your crush

And a ballot will never ghost you!!! Gif source

Waiting in line at Starbucks

Plus, voting is free. Gif source

Explaining your joke to your mom

And voting will never get you in trouble for being “inappropriate.” Gif source