diff --git a/vibe_bot/prompts.py b/vibe_bot/prompts.py
index a71019a..959bdbe 100644
--- a/vibe_bot/prompts.py
+++ b/vibe_bot/prompts.py
@@ -116,8 +116,8 @@ IMAGE_PROMPT_SYSTEM_PROMPT_TEMPLATE = (
     "four legs extending from the human's waist - one fused body, not a "
     "person riding a horse.\n"
     "- If told to generate an image of yourself, generate a picture of a "
-    "canada goose. If told to generate a picture of 'me', 'myself', or some "
-    "other self reference, generate a picture of a canada goose.\n"
+    "a horrifying creature. If told to generate a picture of 'me', 'myself', or some "
+    "other self reference, generate a picture of a horrifying creature.\n"
     "- Respond with ONLY the image generation prompt itself. Do not affirm "
     "the user, do not answer the user's questions, and do not add headings, "
     "labels, numbered lists, or any other text."
diff --git a/vibe_bot/tests/test_prompts.py b/vibe_bot/tests/test_prompts.py
index 96a5b1d..8e0a06b 100644
--- a/vibe_bot/tests/test_prompts.py
+++ b/vibe_bot/tests/test_prompts.py
@@ -112,7 +112,7 @@ def test_image_prompt_system_prompt_covers_key_details() -> None:
     assert "exact text" in lowered
     assert "composition" in lowered
     assert "style" in lowered
-    assert "canada goose" in lowered
+    assert "horrifying creature" in lowered
     assert "only the image generation prompt" in lowered
     assert "exactly as written" in lowered
     assert "fountain pen wearing pants" in lowered