diff --git a/bot/chorus_bot/cogs/manual_share.py b/bot/chorus_bot/cogs/manual_share.py
index 6323f82..aa5d01a 100644
--- a/bot/chorus_bot/cogs/manual_share.py
+++ b/bot/chorus_bot/cogs/manual_share.py
@@ -22,14 +22,15 @@ class ManualShareCog(commands.Cog):
         if modality is None:
             return
 
-        content = message.content or "(attachment only — see original message)"
-        snippet = content if len(content) <= 120 else content[:117] + "..."
+        raw_content = message.content
+        display_content = message.content or "(attachment only — see original message)"
+        snippet = display_content if len(display_content) <= 120 else display_content[:117] + "..."
 
         embed = build_ping_embed(
             modality=modality,
             sender_id=None,
             snippet=snippet,
-            raw_content=content,
+            raw_content=raw_content,
             captured_at=message.created_at,
         )