Clinton, Maine Police Invites Everyone to S.O.B. For a Better Life

The Clinton Police Department's SOB Initiative is not what you're thinking, but it is something we should all do more often.

Clinton, Maine Police Department's SOB Initiative

When I think of putting the police and the word sob together, it brings images of car accidents and speeding tickets. Both would make me sob.

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But, in this case, SOB is a good thing. It's a positive way to live our lives. It's something that could bring you peace of mind and give you some extra time in your day.

Nope, I'm not talking about binge-watching 'This is Us,' with a box of tissues and a pint of Cherry Garcia, while you cry your eyes out.

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Instead, do the opposite of the man in the picture and just SOB. It's an easy and effective way to improve your life.

S.O.B. stands for Scroll. On. By.

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Yup, SOB encourages you to stop buying into the online drama.

Ultimately, it will make you so much happier.

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Clinton Police described the idea in a post on the department's Facebook page:

When you feel that little twitch in your thumbs, that irresistible urge to type something bold and enlightened like 'This is unprofessional' or 'Actually, that is not true because my cousin's friend's neighbor said...' simply SOB.

It's tough, I know. The truth is, however, engaging with someone online probably won't change their mind, but will change your mood. So instead... scroll on by.

Check out the hilarious post on the Clinton Police Department's Facebook page. I'm so glad I didn't SOB when I saw it.