diff --git a/shairport.c b/shairport.c
index 24de8a47..6e3bb319 100644
--- a/shairport.c
+++ b/shairport.c
@@ -246,8 +246,8 @@ void usage(char *progname) {
   printf("    -E, --on-stop=PROGRAM   run PROGRAM when playback has ended.\n");
   printf("                            For -B and -E options, specify the full path to the program, "
          "e.g. /usr/bin/logger.\n");
-  printf("                            Executable scripts work, but must have #!/bin/sh (or "
-         "whatever) in the headline.\n");
+  printf("                            Executable scripts work, but must have the appropriate shebang "
+         "(#!/bin/sh) in the headline.\n");
   printf(
       "    -w, --wait-cmd          wait until the -B or -E programs finish before continuing.\n");
   printf("    -o, --output=BACKEND    select audio output method.\n");