diff --git a/modules/rnd.py b/modules/rnd.py
index ff27634..24b2e26 100644
--- a/modules/rnd.py
+++ b/modules/rnd.py
@@ -9,4 +9,7 @@ def load(context):
     add_hook("cmd_hook", Hook(cmd_choice, "choice"))
 
 def cmd_choice(msg):
-    return Response(msg.sender, random.choice(msg.cmds[1:]), channel=msg.channel, nick=msg.nick)
+    if len(msg.cmds) > 1:
+        return Response(msg.sender, random.choice(msg.cmds[1:]), channel=msg.channel, nick=msg.nick)
+    else:
+        raise IRCException("indicate some terms to pick!")