diff --git a/scam.py b/scam.py
index 71df664..bba33c8 100755
--- a/scam.py
+++ b/scam.py
@@ -154,7 +154,7 @@ class MainPanel(wx.Panel):
 
         self.entries.update(cfg, name_mapping)
 
-        # ensure background name is always set
+        # ensure background name is always set unless there is no background at all
         bkg_setting = self.entries["image_background"]
         if not bkg_setting.get_state():
             try: