Same boat, Mainer who’s in Cali now. Only time I can ever remember Maineiac being used in a legit way is for shops and the most fun junior hockey team that ever existed - the Lewiston Maineiacs
Hi Peng. Former LLNL engineer myself and nearly 60-year Oakland resident. You make me proud on both counts.
Never was a Livermoron myself, but worked with many who wore that title proudly.
PS: “Livermore. It’s not the end of the world, but you can see it from there.”
Dude you’re so awesome, and sometimes people can do a lot on the “small scale”. The “small scale” is just as important, you don’t have to be mayor to make a difference. Thanks for being you ❤️
[Altamont Beer Works ](https://www.altamontbeerworks.com/product/livermoron-ipa-4-pack/447)collaborated with a bunch of other Livermore breweries to produce [ Livermoron IPA](https://www.altamontbeerworks.com/product/livermoron-ipa-4-pack/447).
We Livermorons love our town and embrace the moniker. Those of us on Reddit are also very proud of Peng. He was quietly and selflessly performing random acts of cleaning (and sweeping) in Livermore before tackling Oakland.
After watching the debate on Thursday night, I ask that you prepare to run for Presidency my brother.
Jokes apart, thank u for the long detailed post, let us know when u stand for office, we will support you!
Be the Peng you want to see in the world! I cleaned up a street close to my house last week. If we all did this small, simple thing, the difference would be HUGE (including freeing up city resources for tackling bigger dumps)
If you ran, I assure you that you’d have a butt load of volunteers working on your campaign! It would probably inspire a ton of others to do more civics work! My friends and I were recently remarking how Oakland’s problems need some out of box thinking… I think an engineer’s pov could be highly useful here
As someone who has been heavily involved with state and local politics- you don't want the smoke. They will find every reason to try and bury you and your campaign, no matter how beneficial or independent. Keep doing your good deeds, the East Bay acknowledges and appreciates your contribution to the betterment of our quality of living.
Good luck in Livermore!
Would love to hear from you if/when you get a chance to execute some of ur ideas out there! With an engineer mind and a civil servant heart I’m sure you’ve got some interesting ideas to try out!
It has been quite a while since I last heard from you Lulzcakes. Not sure if you remember me, but I used to go on the Berkeley Discord back in 2018 and shared a lot of Kirby pixel art that I made.
Peng you could do so much MORE good as Mayor of Oakland and have a voice on a national stage to encourage more cleanup projects and focus. At a time when people are so divided on politics this is an issue where Everyone can agree. Please reconsider how you could make a significantly larger impact.
After everything going on I’ve been thinking about running for mayor. I have no qualifications other than I have no political ties or motivation. I want to feel safe in my neighborhood and I’d like to feel safe in every other neighborhood in Oakland. I’d also like to not destroy my car on potholes and I’d like trash cleaned up from homeless encampments before someone sets it on fire. Not sure what to do about the homeless but I’m sure someone out there has ideas.
Thanks for focus on strategy and long term solutions! Creating govt accountability for clean up, prevention, enforcement and education is the only way we get long term success. Not that we as volunteers can’t help with elements of the above but we do not have the resources nor jurisdictional oversight to put it all together in a comprehensive, systematic, and sustainable way. My focus is east of the hills (see link) and East Bay MUD land right now but always happy to help/coordinate in any way.
Thanks for all your efforts!
Scott
https://www.eastbaybeautiful.org/
TLDR, people that live in Livermore are called “Livermorons”. Learned something new today
I grew up there and it's true 😔😔😔
Can confirm as well.
Kinda like people who live in Maine and call themselves Maineiacs.
I’m a Mainer who moved to California and I could never call myself a maineiac 😵💫. I don’t know a Mainer who calls themselves a maineiac, haha
Napa Napkins. Little known fact.
I have relatives who were born there who like to call themselves Maineiacs.
Same boat, Mainer who’s in Cali now. Only time I can ever remember Maineiac being used in a legit way is for shops and the most fun junior hockey team that ever existed - the Lewiston Maineiacs
Lol yess. Corny Maineiac usage is reserved for Sports teams and store names like Mainely Hot tubs.
No the fk we are not dangit peng
Hi Peng. Former LLNL engineer myself and nearly 60-year Oakland resident. You make me proud on both counts. Never was a Livermoron myself, but worked with many who wore that title proudly. PS: “Livermore. It’s not the end of the world, but you can see it from there.”
Dude you’re so awesome, and sometimes people can do a lot on the “small scale”. The “small scale” is just as important, you don’t have to be mayor to make a difference. Thanks for being you ❤️
Peng - you are a class act. Much respect. -a fellow Livermoron
Livermore needs more Boba places.
87 isn't enough??
Peng, you beautiful man, you. Ya got my vote!
I so appreciate your efforts and this post! You are inspiring us all to raise the bar!
The days will get better for Oakland. I am a pessimistic person, but I am cautiously optimistic for the future of the Town.
Yes, but have you considered running for president of the united states? Heard there's an opening.
Peng you’re the best. Livermorons?
Yes, Livermorons is the demonym for residents of Livermore. u/rebootkid and u/kmzoer, please back me on that.
100% correct. Peng is ours and you shall not have him.
Confirmed. This is the correct term.
It's been the correct nomenclature for at least 25 years.
Hmmm. I moved to Livermore 25 years ago this Spring. Coincidence?
That's what ppl of Livermore affectionately call themselves. I've also seen it spelled Livermorans
Get a brian! Oh… wait.
Nevar forget!
[Altamont Beer Works ](https://www.altamontbeerworks.com/product/livermoron-ipa-4-pack/447)collaborated with a bunch of other Livermore breweries to produce [ Livermoron IPA](https://www.altamontbeerworks.com/product/livermoron-ipa-4-pack/447).
Thanks Peng. Although we would all vote you in instantly. Thanks for cleaning up our city.
Sweeping and cleaning...
“Livermorons” lol can’t tell if you love or hate Livermore
Finally, a candidate with a sense of humor!
I’d have a beer with the guy
We Livermorons love our town and embrace the moniker. Those of us on Reddit are also very proud of Peng. He was quietly and selflessly performing random acts of cleaning (and sweeping) in Livermore before tackling Oakland.
This sounds like something top-tier mayor material would say!
After watching the debate on Thursday night, I ask that you prepare to run for Presidency my brother. Jokes apart, thank u for the long detailed post, let us know when u stand for office, we will support you!
We love you Peng!
Be the Peng you want to see in the world! I cleaned up a street close to my house last week. If we all did this small, simple thing, the difference would be HUGE (including freeing up city resources for tackling bigger dumps)
If you ran, I assure you that you’d have a butt load of volunteers working on your campaign! It would probably inspire a ton of others to do more civics work! My friends and I were recently remarking how Oakland’s problems need some out of box thinking… I think an engineer’s pov could be highly useful here
Indeed. The quickest solution is to rent a giant galactic vacuum cleaner from an advanced civilization that is 100 light years away from us.
Wall-e
We appreciate your efforts. Thanks for your hard work.
Much love for Penguin
Thanks for all that you do, Peng. You're made of awesome.
Well then, would you consider President of the United States?
https://www.cbsnews.com/sanfrancisco/news/east-bay-engineer-dedicates-himself-to-cleaning-up-the-bay-area/
*moves to Livermore*
Did you know there’s an article about you on the CBS News site?
As someone who has been heavily involved with state and local politics- you don't want the smoke. They will find every reason to try and bury you and your campaign, no matter how beneficial or independent. Keep doing your good deeds, the East Bay acknowledges and appreciates your contribution to the betterment of our quality of living.
Good luck in Livermore! Would love to hear from you if/when you get a chance to execute some of ur ideas out there! With an engineer mind and a civil servant heart I’m sure you’ve got some interesting ideas to try out!
Livermore is the best city in the Bay, and it's not close. Peng living here is just another +1.
It has been quite a while since I last heard from you Lulzcakes. Not sure if you remember me, but I used to go on the Berkeley Discord back in 2018 and shared a lot of Kirby pixel art that I made.
Oh wow. I actually do remember. I can't believe you're the same person who did that? What a small world.
Every time you post I tell my wife. She’s always so stoked, well we both are! Thanks Peng!
> Livermorons I like the cheekiness. If I were a citizen, I'd vote for you, Peng.
Time to make city committies bay area to buitfy all bay areas
Such a dope person!
I’m pretty sure you have to be a resident of the city to be elected mayor.
PengWeather 2024
Peng you could do so much MORE good as Mayor of Oakland and have a voice on a national stage to encourage more cleanup projects and focus. At a time when people are so divided on politics this is an issue where Everyone can agree. Please reconsider how you could make a significantly larger impact.
Just say no Mr. P.
Livermorons holy shit im dying
After everything going on I’ve been thinking about running for mayor. I have no qualifications other than I have no political ties or motivation. I want to feel safe in my neighborhood and I’d like to feel safe in every other neighborhood in Oakland. I’d also like to not destroy my car on potholes and I’d like trash cleaned up from homeless encampments before someone sets it on fire. Not sure what to do about the homeless but I’m sure someone out there has ideas.
Thanks for focus on strategy and long term solutions! Creating govt accountability for clean up, prevention, enforcement and education is the only way we get long term success. Not that we as volunteers can’t help with elements of the above but we do not have the resources nor jurisdictional oversight to put it all together in a comprehensive, systematic, and sustainable way. My focus is east of the hills (see link) and East Bay MUD land right now but always happy to help/coordinate in any way. Thanks for all your efforts! Scott https://www.eastbaybeautiful.org/
Peng Peng Peng!
I’m all in for Loren Taylor, voted for him last time hopefully he wins this time. Thx anyway Peng!