Arthur Sim Jr. feels less like a conventional stand-up comic and more like a beautifully unpredictable public access fever dream. The Montréal comedian cites Steve Barton, lunar phases, and tortoises among his influences, which tracks once you’ve heard about his ideal comedy bit involving a staged onstage death and a dramatic angelic descent from the rafters. With a style he describes simply as “extra large,” Sim blends absurdism, deadpan confidence, and chaotic imagination into performances that sound impossible to forget. Whether he’s promoting ominous weather patterns or reminiscing about the acoustics at Madison Square Garden, Arthur Sim Jr. operates entirely in his own comedic universe — and thankfully, he seems to have no plans of leaving it anytime soon.
How would you describe your comedy style?
Extra large
Who are some of your influences?
Comedian Steve Barton
lunar phases
The common tortoise
Who was your favourite comedian growing up?
Steve Barton
Who is your favourite comedian now?
Steve Barton!
What is your pre-show ritual?
Kundalini yoga, breathwork, and a pinch of fent
What is your favourite place you have performed? Why?
Madison Square Garden. Good acoustics
What is your favourite bit you have written and why were you proud of it?
Fake my death on stage, body double rushed off stage, wait a minute, descend from the rafters on strings dressed as an angel, finish set. Proud of it because of my Ingenuity and Innovation
What is your favourite medium for listening or finding new comics/comedians?
Steve Barton on CD or DVD. 1 VHS but no VHS player yet
Do you have anything to promote right now?
Look up super El Niño 2026 and El Niño 1877. We are in for trying times
Where can we follow you?
Follow me on Instagram. Gangstalk me downtown
PAY IT FORWARD: Who is another local comic/comedian we should know about?
Let’s get Tina Cruz back on here for a repeat
