diff --git a/cogs/fun.py b/cogs/fun.py
index e4f148d..408edf5 100644
--- a/cogs/fun.py
+++ b/cogs/fun.py
@@ -40,7 +40,7 @@ async def funfact_cmd(interaction):
 @discohook.command.slash('randomgif', description='Get a free cool gif from my gifs.')
 async def randomgif_cmd(interaction):
   await interaction.response.defer()
-  with open("data/gifs.json", "r") as data:
+  async with open("data/gifs.json", "r") as data:
     gifs = json.load(data)
   await interaction.response.followup(random.choice(gifs) + "\n **heres ur tuff gif**")