diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 94a27a6..f8cd346 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -16,7 +16,7 @@ local template = elua.compile([[
   Hello <%= name %>,
   Here are your items:
   <% for i, item in pairs(items) do %>
-   * <%= name -%>
+   * <%= item -%>
   <% end %>
 ]])