diff --git a/code/game/gamemodes/blob/blob.dm b/code/game/gamemodes/blob/blob.dm
index a11e5d922ba..641167c768c 100644
--- a/code/game/gamemodes/blob/blob.dm
+++ b/code/game/gamemodes/blob/blob.dm
@@ -46,7 +46,6 @@ GLOBAL_LIST_EMPTY(blob_nodes)
 		var/datum/mind/blob = pick(possible_blobs)
 		infected_crew += blob
 		blob.special_role = SPECIAL_ROLE_BLOB
-		update_blob_icons_added(blob)
 		blob.restricted_roles = restricted_jobs
 		log_game("[key_name(blob)] has been selected as a Blob")
 		possible_blobs -= blob
@@ -152,6 +151,7 @@ GLOBAL_LIST_EMPTY(blob_nodes)
 
 	for(var/datum/mind/blob in infected_crew)
 		greet_blob(blob)
+		update_blob_icons_added(blob)
 
 	if(SSshuttle)
 		SSshuttle.emergencyNoEscape = 1