diff --git a/redditbot.py b/redditbot.py
index de2d7a3..914ee60 100644
--- a/redditbot.py
+++ b/redditbot.py
@@ -148,7 +148,7 @@ async def main():
     async def _actual_start_post(random_post, chats):
         text = f'<a href="{random_post.shortlink}">{html.escape(random_post.title)}</a>'
         cpid = getattr(random_post, 'crosspost_parent', None)
-        if cpid:
+        if cpid and getattr(random_post, 'crosspost_parent_list', None):
             random_post = reddit.submission(cpid[3:])
             text += f' (crosspost of <a href="{random_post.shortlink}">{html.escape(random_post.title)}</a>)'
         if not random_post.is_self: