diff --git a/delojza.py b/delojza.py
index 9a0ca0a..7fe5caf 100755
--- a/delojza.py
+++ b/delojza.py
@@ -181,7 +181,7 @@ def start(bot, update):
 
 def error(bot, update, error):
     logger.error(error)
-    if "Timed out" in error:
+    if "Timed out" in str(error):
         if update is not None:
             update.message.reply_text("Now for realz tho")
             handle_rest(bot, update)