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Jean Teasdale

Jean Teasdale has been The Onion's resident humor and human-interest columnist since 1987. She has been married to tire technician Richard "Rick" Teasdale for nearly 20 years. She resides in the Midwest, and is nearly 40 years old.

Articles by "Jean Teasdale"

We're In An Economy-Sized Pickle!

Commentary • ISSUE 44•52 ISSUE 44•51 • Dec 16, 2008

By Jean Teasdale – A Room Of Jean's Own

Refusing to buy all this news about the economy being in the ol' litter box? Well, believe it. It's true! And how does your ...

You Jeanketeers Could Have Said Something Earlier, You Know!

Commentary • ISSUE 44•43 • Oct 22, 2008

By Jean Teasdale – A Room Of Jean's Own

Know that old adage "You learn something new every day"? Well, I don't believe it's literally true; before this weekend, I, myself, had ...

Comedy Tonight!

Commentary • ISSUE 44•08 • Feb 20, 2008

By Jean Teasdale – A Room Of Jean's Own

I'm still not sure what possessed me to walk into Laughingstock's Comedy Club and sign up for their open-mic night. But I guess ...

It's Not Too Late To Join Jeansperience '07!

Commentary • ISSUE 43•37 • Sep 12, 2007

By Jean Teasdale – A Room Of Jean's Own

Finally, after weeks and weeks of wishing and hoping and planning and dreaming, Jeansperience '07 is happening this Saturday! Needless to say, I'm...

Not One Of Those People

Commentary • ISSUE 42•48 • Nov 28, 2006

By Jean Teasdale – A Room Of Jean's Own

Many people believe that being a notable public figure puts you above reproach or suspicion. Not true, says your old pal Jean. How do I ...

Fabulous Trash

Commentary • ISSUE 42•17 • Apr 26, 2006

By Jean Teasdale – A Room Of Jean's Own

Hmm...let's see how I'm doing on the New Year's resolutions so far: Well, I'm proud to say that I've ...

How Very Special

Commentary • ISSUE 41•51 • Dec 21, 2005

By Jean Teasdale – A Room Of Jean's Own

I don't have to tell you Jeanketeers that Christmas is just around the corner, which means it's time for—you got it—TV ...

Shop Worn

Commentary • ISSUE 41•30 • Jul 27, 2005

By Jean Teasdale – A Room Of Jean's Own

As I write this, I'm at Tacky's Tavern polishing off my third Long Island iced tea. (Nope, don't adjust your volume—you ...

Snowball In Hell

Commentary • ISSUE 41•21 • May 25, 2005

By Jean Teasdale – A Room Of Jean's Own

If you're considering starting your own business, keep a few things in mind. First, you can't call in sick, and you may have ...

Getting Our Jollies

Commentary • ISSUE 41•13 • Mar 30, 2005

By Jean Teasdale – A Room Of Jean's Own

I've gotta say, I feel really sorry for all the so-called "professionals"—the working stiffs and stiffettes of the world. Sure, they're making ...

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