diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 7b92f73b9..55bf97642 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -82,7 +82,7 @@ repository:
 labels:
   - name: bug
     color: CC0000
-    description: An issue with the system 🐛.
+    description: An issue with the system.
 
   - name: feature
     # If including a `#`, make sure to wrap it with quotes!