diff --git a/contrib/scripts/checkpatch.pl b/contrib/scripts/checkpatch.pl
index 62507aa219..6ef8b25594 100755
--- a/contrib/scripts/checkpatch.pl
+++ b/contrib/scripts/checkpatch.pl
@@ -20,7 +20,7 @@
 
 =head1 NAME
 
-checkpatch.pl - emulate a serial modem
+checkpatch.pl - check for common mistakes
 
 =head1 SYNOPSIS