diff --git a/appl/popper/popper.c b/appl/popper/popper.c
index 5e2cfce96..14159872e 100644
--- a/appl/popper/popper.c
+++ b/appl/popper/popper.c
@@ -99,7 +99,7 @@ main (int argc, char **argv)
             /*  Otherwise assume NOOP and send an OK message to the client */
             else {
                 p.CurrentState = s->success_state;
-                pop_msg(&p,POP_SUCCESS,"");
+                pop_msg(&p,POP_SUCCESS,"time passes");
             }
         }       
     }