diff --git a/configure.ac b/configure.ac
index adfbeb7198..1c71afd4dd 100644
--- a/configure.ac
+++ b/configure.ac
@@ -218,7 +218,7 @@ AM_CONDITIONAL(BUILD_FAILING_TESTS, test "x$BUILD_FAILING_TESTS" = "xyes")
 if test x$BUILD_FAILING_TESTS = xyes; then
   AC_MSG_WARN([building tests known to fail, use --disable-failing-tests to disable])
 else
-  AC_MSG_WARN([Sissy ! By asking to not build the tests known to fail, you hereby waive your right to customer support.  If you do not agree with this EULA, please press Ctrl-C before the next line is printed.  By allowing the next line to be printed, you expressly acknowledge your acceptance of this EULA.])
+  AC_MSG_WARN([By asking to not build the tests known to fail, you hereby waive your right to customer support.  If you do not agree with this EULA, please press Ctrl-C before the next line is printed.  By allowing the next line to be printed, you expressly acknowledge your acceptance of this EULA.])
 fi
 
 dnl building of benchmarks