diff --git a/code/modules/jobs/job_types/mime.dm b/code/modules/jobs/job_types/mime.dm
index fa9706efca..2813c32e14 100644
--- a/code/modules/jobs/job_types/mime.dm
+++ b/code/modules/jobs/job_types/mime.dm
@@ -48,7 +48,7 @@
 	gloves = /obj/item/clothing/gloves/color/white
 	head = /obj/item/clothing/head/frenchberet
 	suit = /obj/item/clothing/suit/suspenders
-	backpack_contents = list(/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/drinks/bottle/bottleofnothing=1,/obj/item/book/manual/service_SOP)
+	backpack_contents = list(/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/drinks/bottle/bottleofnothing=1)
 
 	backpack = /obj/item/storage/backpack/mime
 	satchel = /obj/item/storage/backpack/mime