diff --git a/code/modules/clothing/suits/storage.dm b/code/modules/clothing/suits/storage.dm
index 874ce3fd6d..bdcdf2bda6 100644
--- a/code/modules/clothing/suits/storage.dm
+++ b/code/modules/clothing/suits/storage.dm
@@ -46,6 +46,6 @@
 			icon_state = icon_open
 			usr << "You unbutton the coat."
 		else //in case some goofy admin switches icon states around without switching the icon_open or icon_closed
-			usr << "You attempt to button-up the velcro on your [src], before promptly realising how retarded you are."
+			usr << "You attempt to button-up the velcro on your [src], before promptly realising how silly you are."
 			return
 		update_clothing_icon()	//so our overlays update
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