Adam Waheed Built A Following Making Slapstick Videos That Earned Him $7.3 Million In 2022 | Forbes

Slapstick sells, apparently.
Comedian Adam Waheed first went viral in 2016 with a comedy sketch about his girlfriend doing her makeup in the car. In his popular TikTok and KZbin videos, Waheed performs slapstick stunts like working out in the gym atop a toilet, eating a “train salad” (nails and bolts atop a bed of arugula and tomatoes) and staging his death after stubbing his toe. Now, he’s moved into the big screen, signing a three-picture content deal with Jimmy Kimmel’s production studio, Wheelhouse. Through this and his partnerships with the NFL, Old Spice, Dr Pepper, Doritos, Samsung and T-Mobile, Waheed’s businesses made over $7 million last year, per Forbes’ estimate.
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[@Badboii21]

Why does this interview feel like a skit ? 😂

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bro fr🤣🤣

[@rahmanmusah4470]

you're so used to Adam being funny. 😂😂😂

[@spaceman69]

I had to double check this channel😂

[@wanofiisrael4641]

i was like something is going to go down here. his face looks like he is about to change the interview into one of his videos😁😁

[@srinivasnahak3473]

I was consistently expecting him to switch to his skeet 🤣

[@Minamu6969]

Me too 😂 I thought it was one of his jokes

[@saarthakpanda9143]

*"I'm just going for a Forbes interview, if you don't mind."*

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😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@kaylinkhalil5119]

its a very common thing

[@saarthakpanda9143]

It's just more weird and hilarious that people like Adam are acting normal during an interview 😂. Love you for this *Forbes!*

[@saoirse9346]

So accurate 😅

[@Insect...]

So wat do u expect Him to jump all around?

[@carsondoitbetter]

@@Insect...pretty much

[@WishmithaFBeatz]

totally agreed I was thinking that the whole time

[@cyrilgeorgethomas1680]

Damn, it's weird seeing Adam being 'Normal'.

[@xlyric7682]

I'm going to be a billionaire.... if you don't mind.

[@noeldiaz4933]

Tell me how exactly.

[@GigittyGigitty.]

It's a common thing

[@codingiscreativity]

😁😁😁😁 if you don't mind

[@gulsherkhan6385]

Im here just to see Adam normal 😅❤❤

[@azebmehertab880]

Me to 😂😂

[@Ivan-0000]

😂😂😂😂

[@mihla_lanie]

Same😂

[@jamalghufrani4103]

He's actually a very smart person from the way he talks and how he presents himself professionally

[@elvisochieng6267]

One of the funniest people on the internet 😂

[@MrBiswas123]

Can't imagine how much effort he puts everyday ! Super hardworking guy!

[@hamzasat]

I started laughing at the first second when he introduced himself 😂😂 I just can't imagine him talking seriously

[@nothing2756]

Adam W is not an Adam W, He is Alan! 😂

[@rahatmahmud5435]

😂😂😂😂

[@akdream5313]

Hhh

[@MrBoydgo]

Yes, and he went to jail for that mix up. 😂😂😂

[@saqibahmed7770]

The host was super dry! She could’ve appreciated some of his jokes within their convo, super dry she was fishing for apologies from him

[@rozayyy229]

The interviewer was a bit awkward..this interview could’ve been a lot more fun

[@thesingledadsclub7594]

Yeah this interviewer sucks

[@don_s]

I agree

[@Last_Tryy]

Adam w is probably one of the funnier content creators 😂😂 I like his type of comedy it’s my type of skits I would think

[@contextvoid]

Even this guy is serious I always thought he is joking😂

[@ambikasasidharan7107]

Hi Adam waheed.. love from India❤..

[@stanwest3536]

He was famous before tiktok was even a thing

[@moha125]

Adam make a joke video about billionares of forbes 😂😂😂😂

[@karateLEMON]

Idk why i just dont dig that chicks vibe there's a passive aggressive tone to her questions. Ive seen so many and dealt with a fair amount that work for news broadcasters. She is so robotic.

[@grg537]

Why she is pushing Tiktok so much? I have never even see any tiktoks from Adam. I know his work from IG and YT 🤔

[@Myko349]

and they did not even mention vine

[@ruxandra-adriana4942]

Pure talent and too beautiful!!!!❤

[@pujabhowmick4897]

This is the first time I'm watching him speak normally and give normal expressions! 😅

[@manojreddy123]

He knows how to make coup de noodale..lol

[@anandabliss9997]

Why did the football thing sound like a story Lmaoooo. Vine is the birth of Adam W.

[@aallam2026]

Great kind humble man ❤❤❤

[@Terri1976]

I'm a woman and I loooooove Adam W!!!😂❤

[@ksoss1]

Well done Adam! Regarding replying to your fans DMs, imagine if you had an AI that could filter them out and maybe pick (based on your criteria) the ones that you should really respond to. That would help you connect better with your fans...

[@shinninglightministry7050]

"Im just doing this interview, it's a pretty common thing!"

[@gregorcameron8584]

His skits are really funny, deserves his success.

[@fredd.5380]

His videos are really funny. Like it. He is real actor. It’s weird seeing him speaking normal )))

[@jojomargaux9295]

Why are they just interviewing ppl for their tik tok fame, what about the other social media platforms before trik tok. Like he’s well known for vine, IG, YT etc. Amazing he’s making money now, he deserves it.

[@archie2934]

This guy is great I like his work

[@LuckyScrunchy]

He’s hilarious!!!

[@pumuemj3201]

Im waiting for the twist as if it was a skit 🤣🤣..adam face is so funny😂

[@SesongaRaphael]

Hahahaha I never thought he could be serious like this 😂😂😂 it's funny

[@sagarkunwar3976]

Congratulations 🎉🎉

[@everythingatonce2718]

Even though he was normal..but still I am laughing at him

[@apdortron8195]

I laughed right the video starts... this guy is too funny

[@vizzyb8400]

I love that video where he cuts the bread using a guillotine instead of a knife. 😂😂😂

[@all_things_home]

😂😂😂😂

[@mad_mollah]

The simple fact of seeing his face makes me smile ...big up to you Adam 😅

[@anthonynnanna5197]

Why does he still have that "if you don't mind" look on his face ?😂

[@anselmosofticartfacebook1358]

LEGEND ⚡

[@cyizaElucidates]

He is a great actor!!

[@Becaye-uu2dv]

Who can look at him without laughing?

[@DT.2024]

I was waiting he start doing the repetitive face scene 😂😂😂😂😂

[@Isteyak-78]

this feels like a skit 🤣

[@ahasan_ak5553]

Be a billionaire ( best line ever ) 💵💯

[@saoirse9346]

Ur Awesome!!!

[@thestarkpk]

Great

[@natsufire1667]

Even talking to amazon customer service, 'hi amazon cs, i would like to return this product and get a full refund, if you dont mind'.

[@isaiahmoenga6685]

No. His name is Alan. Alan W 😂😂😂😂

[@jouninecondez4273]

he a natural actor

[@sjsm8578]

😂 she's quite smitten by him. Not suprised if she went home with his number 😂

[@Mr.silly5]

i thought , he was going to jump and say '' I am joking ''.

[@videogamechef]

Interviewing for Forbes...Its a very common thing.

[@mississippiapple1078]

I couldn't hold a straight face

[@pranavaggarwal3]

There’s something weird going on in this interview. She’s giving me anxiety lol

[@grg537]

she secretly is in love with Adam thats why

[@redridinghood1980]

..i la OF this✨️🙏🏼😌🖤✨️✨️

[@redridinghood1980]

..people watching is an absolutely beautiful past time & art💯👈🏽😌✨️

[@africa24-7]

Who else had to double check to see if it was actually Forbes 😂 and not actually Adam's skits

[@TheJakeShow24]

You’re awesome

[@kamu747]

He might be making bank but Adam has been making Skits since way before Tiktok became the phenomenon it is now. Expecially on mediums like Instgram. This man has been at this for close to a decade. I'm just 2 minutes in and they make it sound like he is a newbie of sorts. .. Anyway. Maybe they correct this perception later on

[@anyanzobrian.4241]

Our boy done made it.

[@bage6475]

Not me watching and expecting him to do some so random lol😂

[@eelsee]

I was waiting for "If you don't mind"

[@ishitasaxena8451]

Hey Alan,🤣🤣🤣🤣 Why you acting weird here😂😂

[@sravan900]

I will act normally, if you don't mind.

[@andrewmurillo7539]

Was not going to make it to the NFL🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@mdaquibkhan9173]

Biggest fan

[@MdiSMAiL-gx1bc]

❤❤❤❤

[@moniruzzamanmishu279]

Love you brother ❤

[@dr.azygos3585]

its so weird see him talk like this .... "if you dont mind"

[@prisonor]

Im just lauphing by seeing him😂

[@warehousing2953]

Hey you are supposed to tackle interviewer to ground at 3:00 then laugh 'Ha-Ha-Ha, Ooops I did it again' in this skit

[@deniasmutambara1381]

I can't take this guy seriously 😂😂 still feels like a skit

[@checkmates_only]

What. Furst time i've seen adam being this serious.😅

[@MARINEJONFIT]

Yo, why am i mad at her shoes? Lol

[@IMNazeem]

Really official!!! Forbes interview, doesn't sync!!!!!! Thought it was clickbait.

[@Noir_SD]

Love you always Adam W 😍😍

[@everythingatonce2718]

First time I am seeing him like this

[@apdortron8195]

Why does the thumbnail makes me laugh 😅

[@DrXJ]

I can never take this guy seriously. 😂 I get that this is a serious interview for him but "if you don't mind"... I'd like to be a skeptic on this one. 😂

[@fireonhair]

dudes halarious

[@Ash-or5xf]

His best collaboration is with Anwar Jibawi.

[@swfh3542]

Big fan....India....🔥

[@salimm9419]

It's a very common thing

[@tichalipomtawali8654]

Adam !!!!!😂

[@Ahmed_Al-Faqih2307]

Adam W. Bush!😂😂😂

[@25aqu]

Some of his content is hilarious.

[@user-hs3ih4fh4b]

In the thumbnail i thought it was weekend

[@dr.python]

One question: any comments on negative effects of short form videos?

[@KeyaanAli]

Wow 1 hour a month equal 16m ppl chat 😂

[@number36420]

Adam’s success is inspirational. Obviously nobody knows but homie probably won’t ever be a billionaire. Jerry Seinfeld isn’t even a billionaire. Great to set your goals high but be realistic. 100 million is more like it

[@joel_subash]

Why this interview doesn't feel like a Interview. I think bruh is living on Skit. Matrix is real guys!

[@ameikeies]

"IF YOU DONT MIND...."

[@Ouzyman]

Skit or not, the information is given out.

[@ifewulugodwin6486]

Adam lowkey looks like the weeknd

[@mubasharqadeerSAP]

Love him and Anwar !!!! If you don't mind.

[@ebiekem]

Nice to meet you, Adam.....if you don't mind.

[@Godwinna]

I just came to see a normal Adam 😅😅😅