diff --git a/code/modules/modular_computers/computers/item/role_tablet_presets.dm b/code/modules/modular_computers/computers/item/role_tablet_presets.dm
index 4419c747e9d..18e89765072 100644
--- a/code/modules/modular_computers/computers/item/role_tablet_presets.dm
+++ b/code/modules/modular_computers/computers/item/role_tablet_presets.dm
@@ -348,8 +348,10 @@
 	)
 	AddComponent(/datum/component/wearertargeting/sitcomlaughter, CALLBACK(src, PROC_REF(after_sitcom_laugh)))
 
-/// Return true if our wearer is in a position to slip someone
+/// Returns whether the PDA can slip or not, if we have a wearer then check if they are in a position to slip someone.
 /obj/item/modular_computer/pda/clown/proc/try_slip(mob/living/slipper, mob/living/slippee)
+	if(isnull(slipper))
+		return TRUE
 	if(!istype(slipper.get_item_by_slot(ITEM_SLOT_FEET), /obj/item/clothing/shoes/clown_shoes))
 		to_chat(slipper,span_warning("[src] failed to slip anyone. Perhaps I shouldn't have abandoned my legacy..."))
 		return FALSE