diff --git a/src/main/resources/data/computercraft/lua/rom/programs/fun/advanced/paint.lua b/src/main/resources/data/computercraft/lua/rom/programs/fun/advanced/paint.lua
index ad1f96b34..044b12116 100644
--- a/src/main/resources/data/computercraft/lua/rom/programs/fun/advanced/paint.lua
+++ b/src/main/resources/data/computercraft/lua/rom/programs/fun/advanced/paint.lua
@@ -290,6 +290,7 @@ local menu_choices = {
         return false
     end,
     Exit = function()
+        sleep(0) -- Super janky, but consumes stray "char" events from pressing Ctrl then E separately.
         return true
     end,
 }