FALL RIVER — When comes to Fall River’s city motto, I guess you had to be there to really get it. 

Seemingly every day, people discover for the first time Fall River's official city seal: a waterfront view of sailboats and steamships before a skyline of churches and mill smokestacks. Hovering over it: the slogan “We’ll Try.” 

Not “We’ll Do,” but “try,” which feels like our whole deal is a mild shrug. 

Many have noted that “We’ll Try” is especially cringeworthy on Fall River police cruisers and patches. If you need help in a crisis, the last thing you want to hear is “I guess I’ll give it a whirl.”

Read more from Dan Medeiros at heraldnews.com.