The Backbencher


"Humor about law school, lawyering and beyond."

Author: Eric E. Johnson is law professor at the University of North Dakota. He also authors Pixelization.

Blawg Related Categories: Law Professors • States • North Dakota • University of North Dakota • Law Professor • Humor

Recent Posts from The Backbencher


  • An Open Memo to Obama: Get a Flu Shot

    To: POTUS From: Taxpayers Re: Your Decision Not to Get Vaccinated for H1N1 We understand that your daughters have just received H1N1 immunizations, but that you have decided not to get one yourself. As many…

  • How Many Scintillas Does it Take to Win?

    Now, there is another unit of measurement for evidence, and that is, of course, the mountain. Usually just one mountain of evidence is enough to win a case. There are hundreds of reported cases quantifying…

  • The U.S. Constitution: Not All that Well Written

    The fact is, if it were turned in to me as homework, I could not, in good conscience, give the United States Constitution better than a B-minus. And that’s with a healthy dose of grade…

  • You Haven't Earned a Flag

    You know who can pull off a corporate flag? Maersk. Maersk is Danish shipping line with more than 600 ships. They get attacked by pirates. They've earned a flag. You haven't.

  • The Luxury Wal-Mart

    Hey, I just want to give a shout out to the spiteful person who declined to erase their spectacular blood pressure from the free test-your-blood-pressure machine. Good for you, buddy. I found this while I…

  • Law Professors: Lou Dobbs is on Our Side

    I hope all of you professors will join me in roundly condemning Justice Ginsburg and supporting Lou Dobbs – as he has supported us. And if Justice Ginsburg continues her assault on America's sovereignty, let…

  • Rachel Maddow – I'm Sorry, But She is Just Evil

    But if you actually host a television show and you still think you are too good to own a television, then, regrettably, I must put you on my AXIS OF EVIL.

  • What I Am Doing to Help the Environment

    When the North Dakota winter comes on, it becomes possible to take advantage of what I call “direct refrigeration” technology. This involves taking things and throwing them out the front door.

  • For Your Consideration - Disney/Pixar's Irony IRON-E

    Some of the WALL-E merchandise in transit from Disney/Pixar to a landfill near you: From top to bottom: plug-in video game, light-up pillow, programmable robot, throw, book that makes sounds when you press the buttons.…

  • My Candidacy for Higher Office

    As vice president – assuming I have the president’s permission – I will aim lasers at our burgeoning federal deficit, and I will permanently and safely laser away unwanted spending.