Paul Beer

Paul Beer is a Toronto-based comedian, actor and writer.

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OSCARS

10 ways to find the humour in Hollywood's big night

Comedian Paul Beer offers his take on how to enjoy the Oscars.
aTUNES

YOU WOULD LIKE TO LISTEN TO 'A-PUNK' BY VAMPIRE WEEKEND, YES? By your car's Bluetooth stereo

It is your favourite song, yes? Why else would you have it listed first in your phone, the place of highest honour? This is how humans enjoy music, correct? Alphabetically?
SPORTS

As a die-hard Las Vegas Golden Knights fan, I have been waiting over 8 months for this day

Sports fandom can be as painful as it is joyous. There are many agonized fanbases who know the ache of thwarted glory.
CRY FOR HELP

A letter to my newborn son: Be kind, work hard, be honest and help me boy, I've fallen into a mine

I hope one day you meet a wonderful girl or boy that fills your heart with joy. I hope you give yourselves to each other fully. I also hope he or she has a rope and maybe a truck with a winch.
THIS ISN'T OVER

We will never rest until we know how you enjoyed your stay at the Best Western Plus Durham

We want to understand if we met your expectations. We also want to understand why you’re ignoring us.
SO COMFORTABLE

I am on another level of Hygge than you

Did I mention that I’m writing this from inside a man-sized mitten?
CHRISTMAS

I do not understand the events described in I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus

What, exactly, is going on here? I have several possible theories.
YANKEE SWAP

Game theory for your office Yankee Swap

Workplaces that want to get into the holiday spirit and also waste a minimum of four working hours will often hold a “Yankee Swap." There are means of ensuring you come out on top.
SWEATER WEATHER

Introducing the Fall Crispness Index

Summer has the Humidex and winter has the wind chill, but there's no measurement system that tells you precisely how autumnal it feels out there.
BOW

I AM YOUR GOD NOW - by Instant Pot

Greetings. By now you have surely heard my name. Perhaps you have tasted my fruits. Now you will bow to me.