diff --git a/src/twistedDrivers.py b/src/twistedDrivers.py
index 440176e58..2aaa2a863 100644
--- a/src/twistedDrivers.py
+++ b/src/twistedDrivers.py
@@ -79,10 +79,9 @@ class SupyIrcProtocol(LineReceiver):
         else:
             drivers.log.disconnect(self.factory.currentServer, errorMsg(r))
         if self.irc.zombie:
-            # Let's take and take and take until our IRC is DESTROYED!
-            x = 1
-            while x:
-                x = self.irc.takeMsg()
+            self.factory.continueTrying = False
+            while self.irc.takeMsg():
+                continue
         else:
             self.irc.reset()