diff --git a/base/updates.zsh b/base/updates.zsh
index d5bd594..b03eab6 100644
--- a/base/updates.zsh
+++ b/base/updates.zsh
@@ -17,5 +17,5 @@ if type git &> /dev/null && (( _zeesh_fresh_install != 1 )); then
             fi
     fi
     
-    [[ _zshrc_updates_pending -eq 1 ]] && printf "zeesh: stub updates pending\n"
+    [[ _zshrc_updates_pending -eq 1 ]] && ticker_message "zeesh: stub updates pending"
 fi