Benoftheweek

BENOFTHEWEEK, born Benjamin Emile De Almeida on September 8, 1999, is a Canadian-American internet personality best known for his offbeat, surreal comedy that’s taken over TikTok and YouTube. Originally from Edmonton, Alberta, Ben moved to Massachusetts at age two, and his diverse heritage — French, German, Indian, and Portuguese — brings depth to his quirky, globally flavored humor.

Ben started making videos as a kid and launched his first YouTube channel in 2010. After it was deleted in 2013 due to AdSense issues, he bounced back with a new channel, BENOFTHEWEEK, where he leaned into absurdist humor, drawing inspiration from creators like Filthy Frank and Cow Chop. His content mixes satire, skits, and social commentary, creating a style that’s unmistakably his own.

The real game-changer came with TikTok. Ben’s quick-witted sketches — like the viral hit “the first person to clap ever” — earned him massive attention. By 2024, he had grown a community of over 12 million followers on TikTok and 8 million YouTube subscribers.

In 2020, his “Zoom class hacking” videos, where he crashed virtual classrooms with hilarious antics, went viral, further boosting his fame (before being taken down). His rise didn’t stop online — Ben also stepped into mainstream media as a host for Nickelodeon’s Nick News.