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
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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.
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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…
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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…
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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.
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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.
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For Your Consideration - Disney/Pixar's
IronyIRON-ESome 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.…
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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.
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Gee, Thanks for the Information
Eric Hanson, in the Atlantic Monthly, has just released a list of ages and what people accomplished at that age. For instance, Spanky McFarland, of Our Gang, retired at age 13. Mr. Hanson should call…
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Why We Need the Bailout
We, as a nation, are facing a critical choice: Should we give Wall Street something in the neighborhood of a trillion dollars so that it can continue doing the outstanding job it’s doing? Or should…
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Un-Conventional Wisdom
It was lousy timing for the Democrats to start their convention the day after the Beijing Olympics ended. It really brought into stark contrast the boringness of national politics compared to sports – even sports…