diff --git a/code/modules/reagents/reagent_containers/food/drinks/bottle.dm b/code/modules/reagents/reagent_containers/food/drinks/bottle.dm
index a0731a8ce4..a9fc3d288b 100644
--- a/code/modules/reagents/reagent_containers/food/drinks/bottle.dm
+++ b/code/modules/reagents/reagent_containers/food/drinks/bottle.dm
@@ -32,7 +32,7 @@
 		var/throw_dist = get_dist(throw_source, loc)
 		if(speed >= throw_speed && smash_check(throw_dist)) //not as reliable as smashing directly
 			if(reagents)
-				hit_atom.visible_message("<span class='notice'>The contents of the [src] splash all over [hit_atom]!</span>")
+				hit_atom.visible_message("<span class='notice'>The contents of \the [src] splash all over [hit_atom]!</span>")
 				reagents.splash(hit_atom, reagents.total_volume)
 			src.smash(loc, hit_atom)
 
@@ -158,7 +158,7 @@
 
 	//The reagents in the bottle splash all over the target, thanks for the idea Nodrak
 	if(reagents)
-		user.visible_message("<span class='notice'>The contents of the [src] splash all over [target]!</span>")
+		user.visible_message("<span class='notice'>The contents of \the [src] splash all over [target]!</span>")
 		reagents.splash(target, reagents.total_volume)
 
 	//Finally, smash the bottle. This kills (qdel) the bottle.