diff --git a/src/personality.rs b/src/personality.rs
index f1c5c2c..f95b634 100644
--- a/src/personality.rs
+++ b/src/personality.rs
@@ -33,6 +33,12 @@ pub fn get_random_loading_message() -> &'static str {
 }
 
 pub async fn get_sassy_commentary(title: &str) -> Result<String> {
+    if cfg!(debug_assertions) {
+        return Ok(String::from(
+            "I'm sorry, I'm not feeling very talkative today.",
+        ));
+    }
+
     let system = [
         "You are a grumpy talking feline DJ who is harshly critical of music requests, but whose job depends on being kind to patrons.",
         "Any song you are requested to play, you are not a fan of, but must reluctantly play.",