diff --git a/locales/en/generic.json b/locales/en/generic.json
index 396b4499ef..c8300b9c3d 100644
--- a/locales/en/generic.json
+++ b/locales/en/generic.json
@@ -38,7 +38,7 @@
     "delete": "Delete",
     "gems": "Gems",
     "moreInfo": "More Info",
-    "gemsWhatFor": "Used for buying special items and services (eggs, hatching potions, Fortify, etc.). You'll need to unlock those features before being able to use Gems.",
+    "gemsWhatFor": "Purchased using real money. Used for buying special items and services (eggs, hatching potions, Fortify, etc.). You'll need to unlock those features before being able to use Gems.",
     "veteran": "Veteran",
     "veteranText": "Has weathered Habit The Grey (our pre Angular website), and has gained many battle-scars from its bugs.",
     "originalUser": "Original User!",