diff --git a/start.py b/start.py
index 91221da75d..5f416a47b8 100644
--- a/start.py
+++ b/start.py
@@ -866,16 +866,6 @@ def boot():
     # ------------------------------------------------------------------------
     _startup_validations()
 
-    # ------------------------------------------------------------------------
-    # Play animation
-    # ------------------------------------------------------------------------
-
-    # from igniter.terminal_splash import play_animation
-
-    # don't play for silenced commands
-    # if all(item not in sys.argv for item in silent_commands):
-    #     play_animation()
-
     # ------------------------------------------------------------------------
     # Process arguments
     # ------------------------------------------------------------------------