diff --git a/redbot/cogs/image/__init__.py b/redbot/cogs/image/__init__.py
index f6b6d5e86..50f1e3941 100644
--- a/redbot/cogs/image/__init__.py
+++ b/redbot/cogs/image/__init__.py
@@ -1,9 +1,6 @@
 from .image import Image
-import asyncio
 
 
 def setup(bot):
     n = Image(bot)
-    loop = asyncio.get_event_loop()
-    loop.create_task(n.set_giphy_key())
     bot.add_cog(n)