diff --git a/src/attr/_make.py b/src/attr/_make.py
index ff0a00553..d45b7e018 100644
--- a/src/attr/_make.py
+++ b/src/attr/_make.py
@@ -1889,7 +1889,7 @@ def _is_already_repring(inst):
     try:
         working_set = _repr_context.working_set
     except AttributeError:
-        # Since 'self' remains on the stack (i.e.: strongly referenced)
+        # Since 'inst' remains on the stack (i.e.: strongly referenced)
         # for the duration of this call, it's safe to depend on id(...)
         # stability, and not need to track the instance and therefore
         # worry about properties like weakref- or hash-ability.