diff --git a/bink.py b/bink.py
index 29ef603..86d3533 100755
--- a/bink.py
+++ b/bink.py
@@ -167,6 +167,7 @@ app = App()
 try:
     app.loop.run()
 except (KeyboardInterrupt, urwid.ExitMainLoop):
+    app.loop.stop()
     call("clear", shell=True)
     print("bye!")
     exit(0)