Why is Academic Writing Boring?
On Style and Decorum
A groom must expect matrimonial pandemonium / When his spouse finds he’s given her cubic zirconium.
—Justice J. Michael Eakin, Porreco v. Porreco
Pennsylvania Supreme Court Judge, Michael Eakin, was known to write his opinions in rhyme and so came to be called “the rhyming judge.” His playfulness was controversial and earned him rebuke from other justices…
Keep reading with a 7-day free trial
Subscribe to What Is Called Thinking? to keep reading this post and get 7 days of free access to the full post archives.