diff --git a/files/routes/hats.py b/files/routes/hats.py
index 832973772..69634eb95 100644
--- a/files/routes/hats.py
+++ b/files/routes/hats.py
@@ -54,11 +54,11 @@ def buy_hat(v, hat_id):
 
 	hat_count = g.db.query(Hat).filter_by(user_id=v.id).count()
 	if hat_count >= 249:
-		badge_grant(user=ref_user, badge_id=154)
+		badge_grant(user=v, badge_id=154)
 	elif hat_count >= 99:
-		badge_grant(user=ref_user, badge_id=153)
+		badge_grant(user=v, badge_id=153)
 	elif hat_count >= 24:
-		badge_grant(user=v.id, badge_id=152)
+		badge_grant(user=v, badge_id=152)
 
 	return {"message": "Hat bought!"}