diff --git a/src/as/com/threerings/flash/FloatingTextAnimation.as b/src/as/com/threerings/flash/FloatingTextAnimation.as
index b7d29396..a3cd4ad7 100644
--- a/src/as/com/threerings/flash/FloatingTextAnimation.as
+++ b/src/as/com/threerings/flash/FloatingTextAnimation.as
@@ -69,6 +69,7 @@ public class FloatingTextAnimation extends Sprite
         var perc :Number = elapsed / duration;
         if (perc >= 1) {
             AnimationManager.removeDisplayAnimation(this);
+            parent.removeChild(this);
             return;
         }