diff --git a/bigtext.py b/bigtext.py
index d1c88e4..17beba1 100644
--- a/bigtext.py
+++ b/bigtext.py
@@ -54,11 +54,6 @@ class FileWatchdogThread(QRunnable):
 
     def destruct(self):
         self.observer.stop()
-        try:
-            self.observer.join()
-        except:
-            # probably: RuntimeError: cannot join thread before it is started
-            pass
 
 
 class BigText(QWidget):