diff --git a/inc/state.php b/inc/state.php
index d954392..bc717e1 100644
--- a/inc/state.php
+++ b/inc/state.php
@@ -106,12 +106,13 @@ function buddy_overall_mood( array $state ) {
  * admin page.
  *
  * Easter-egg: when Buddy is genuinely happy (mood >= 75) there's a
- * ~30% chance per page-render of returning the "Cheeky" wink tone
- * instead of the standard happy face. Gives the pet a touch of
- * personality — refresh the page enough and you'll catch the wink.
+ * ~5% chance per page-render of returning the "Cheeky" wink tone
+ * instead of the standard happy face. Rare enough to feel magical
+ * rather than disturbing — refresh the page a few dozen times and
+ * you'll catch it.
  */
 function buddy_mood_label( $mood_score ) {
-    if ( $mood_score >= 75 && mt_rand( 1, 100 ) <= 30 ) {
+    if ( $mood_score >= 75 && mt_rand( 1, 100 ) <= 5 ) {
         return array( 'label' => __( 'Cheeky 😉', 'buddy' ), 'tone' => 'wink' );
     }
     if ( $mood_score >= 80 ) { return array( 'label' => __( 'Thriving', 'buddy' ),  'tone' => 'happy' ); }