diff --git a/mesh_bot.py b/mesh_bot.py
index 1b84b5f..b42e8a7 100755
--- a/mesh_bot.py
+++ b/mesh_bot.py
@@ -18,7 +18,7 @@ from modules.locationdata import * # from the spudgunman/meshing-around repo
 from modules.bbstools import * # from the spudgunman/meshing-around repo
 
 # A basic list of strings to trap and respond to
-trap_list = ("ping", "pinging", "ack", "testing", "pong", "motd", "cmd",  "lheard", "sitrep", "joke")
+trap_list = ("ping", "pinging", "ack", "testing", "test", "pong", "motd", "cmd",  "lheard", "sitrep", "joke")
 
 # comment out unwanted funtionality, defined in corresponding files/modules
 trap_list = trap_list + trap_list_location # items tide, whereami, wxc, wx
diff --git a/pong_bot.py b/pong_bot.py
index 7c2e330..89bb4a4 100755
--- a/pong_bot.py
+++ b/pong_bot.py
@@ -13,7 +13,7 @@ import configparser, os
 
 
 
-trap_list = ("ping", "pinging", "ack", "testing", "pong", "motd", "help", "lheard", "sitrep") #A list of strings to trap and respond to
+trap_list = ("ping", "pinging", "ack", "testing", "test", "pong", "motd", "help", "lheard", "sitrep") #A list of strings to trap and respond to
 welcome_message = "PongBot, here for you like a friend who is not. Try sending: ping @foo  or, cmd"
 help_message = "Commands are: ping, ack, motd, Lheard. Use 'motd $foo' to set MOTD."
 MOTD = "Thanks for using PongBOT! Have a good day!" # Message of the Day