diff --git a/code/game/gamemodes/nuclear/nuclear.dm b/code/game/gamemodes/nuclear/nuclear.dm
index 2ccaca0047..e7021e7811 100644
--- a/code/game/gamemodes/nuclear/nuclear.dm
+++ b/code/game/gamemodes/nuclear/nuclear.dm
@@ -186,7 +186,7 @@
 			var/mob/living/carbon/human/H = synd_mind.current
 			P.loc = H.loc
 			H.equip_if_possible(P, H.slot_r_store, 0)
-			H.update_inv_pockets()
+			H.update_icons()
 
 	else
 		nuke_code = "code will be provided later"
diff --git a/code/game/gamemodes/revolution/revolution.dm b/code/game/gamemodes/revolution/revolution.dm
index 3d84cdcfe2..527bf96da1 100644
--- a/code/game/gamemodes/revolution/revolution.dm
+++ b/code/game/gamemodes/revolution/revolution.dm
@@ -148,15 +148,7 @@
 		mob << "The Syndicate were unfortunately unable to get you a flash."
 	else
 		mob << "The flash in your [where] will help you to persuade the crew to join your cause."
-		switch(where)
-			if("left pocket")
-				mob.update_inv_pockets()
-			if("right pocket")
-				mob.update_inv_pockets()
-			if("left_hand")
-				mob.update_inv_l_hand()
-			if("right_hand")
-				mob.update_inv_r_hand()
+		mob.update_icons()
 		return 1
 
 //////////////////////////////////////