diff --git a/src/main.ts b/src/main.ts
index 2f5e88e..3729244 100644
--- a/src/main.ts
+++ b/src/main.ts
@@ -21,6 +21,7 @@ export const args = Args.create("Beret Busk Tester", "Be good, be kind", {
   }),
   checkhammertime: Args.boolean({
     help: `Pretend we have effect hammertime to widen the pants scope`,
+    default: false,
   }),
 });