diff --git a/sweebot.py b/sweebot.py
index aad1702..72e4084 100644
--- a/sweebot.py
+++ b/sweebot.py
@@ -328,9 +328,9 @@ while True:
                     elif command[0] == "$welcome":
                         name = nick if not len(command) > 1 else " ".join(command[1:])
                         if random(1,2) == 1:
-                            irc.send_irc(channel, "Heyo! Welcome to the channel, {name}")
+                            irc.send_irc(channel, f"Heyo! Welcome to the channel, {name}")
                         else:
-                            irc.send_irc(channel, "Welcome, {name}")
+                            irc.send_irc(channel, f"Welcome, {name}")
 
                     elif command[0] == "$perms":
                         if len(command) == 2: