diff --git a/vimiv/gui/thumbnail.py b/vimiv/gui/thumbnail.py
index 4a45b41f7..5913a7d65 100644
--- a/vimiv/gui/thumbnail.py
+++ b/vimiv/gui/thumbnail.py
@@ -514,7 +514,6 @@ def _on_view_changed(self, filmstrip: bool):
         else:
             _logger.debug("Setting view mode to icon")
             self.setViewMode(self.IconMode)
-            # TODO the alternative is to enter thumbnail mode
             if api.modes.current() != api.modes.THUMBNAIL:
                 self.hide()
         self._update_geometry()