diff --git a/code/modules/clothing/head/misc.dm b/code/modules/clothing/head/misc.dm
index 7c9b8b27fde..4f07b12eb37 100644
--- a/code/modules/clothing/head/misc.dm
+++ b/code/modules/clothing/head/misc.dm
@@ -219,7 +219,7 @@
 	set category = "Object"
 	set desc = "Show that CIS SCUM who's boss."
 
-	usr << "You tip your fedora"
+	usr.visible_message("[usr] tips their fedora.","You tip your fedora")
 
 /obj/item/clothing/head/fez
 	name = "\improper fez"