diff --git a/game/scripts/utility/text_tags.rpy b/game/scripts/utility/text_tags.rpy
index cf1295f8..055158f0 100644
--- a/game/scripts/utility/text_tags.rpy
+++ b/game/scripts/utility/text_tags.rpy
@@ -61,7 +61,7 @@ init python:
     @renpy.pure
     def text_tag_pulse(tag, argument, contents):
         text = contents[0][1]
-        d = At(Text(text, style="what", color=argument, xsize=32), pulse_text)
+        d = At(Text(text, style="what", color=argument), pulse_text)
         return [(renpy.TEXT_DISPLAYABLE, d)]
 
     @renpy.pure
@@ -74,7 +74,7 @@ init python:
     @renpy.pure
     def text_tag_shudder(tag, argument, contents):
         text = contents[0][1]
-        d = At(Text(text, style="what", color=argument, xsize=32), shudder_text)
+        d = At(Text(text, style="what", color=argument), shudder_text)
         return [(renpy.TEXT_DISPLAYABLE, d)]
     
     def random_timer(t, pause, rotation):