WORCESTER, MA — A Worcester man’s theatrical plea about potholes during a recent City Council meeting is racking up views online after he acted out hitting a crater-sized pothole while addressing councilors.
Wilson Lam, known on TikTok as @eatswithwilson, stepped before the council during the May 5 meeting to voice frustration over worsening road conditions in the city. Rather than simply speaking at the podium, Lam acted out driving, then suddenly jerked his body to simulate slamming into a pothole.
The performance quickly drew laughs and attention both inside council chambers and online.
Lam’s comments came during a meeting where councilors discussed several traffic-calming requests, including petitions from a resident eeking installation of speed humps on Hackfeld Road, Einhorn Road, Trowbridge Road and Schussler Road. Those requests were referred to the city’s Traffic and Parking Committee, according to meeting minutes.
During the public participation portion of the meeting, Lam said, "I see a lot of requests for speed humps, but what about the potholes?"
“What’s being done?” Lam asked councilors. “I’ve had to change my tire two times and have had damage to my motorcycle. It’s a safety hazard.”
Worcester residents frequently raise concerns each spring about potholes caused by freeze-thaw cycles during New England winters. Complaints about vehicle damage, tire blowouts and unsafe road conditions are common across the city.
"The current infrastructure is not up to par to what the people of Worcester deserve," Lam told Patch on Wednesday. "The city needs to take accountability and make change."
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