diff --git a/modules/Markov.py b/modules/Markov.py
index 60c366e..7f64b89 100644
--- a/modules/Markov.py
+++ b/modules/Markov.py
@@ -368,24 +368,6 @@ class Markov(Module):
             print('sqlite error: ' + str(e))
             raise
 
-    def _get_chain_beginnings(self):
-        """Get all of the first (real) words in the brain."""
-
-        values = []
-        try:
-            db = self.get_db()
-            query = 'SELECT v FROM markov_chain WHERE k1 = "__start1" AND k2 = "__start2"'
-            cursor = db.execute(query)
-            results = cursor.fetchall()
-
-            for result in results:
-                values.append(result['v'])
-
-            return values
-        except sqlite3.Error as e:
-            print('sqlite error: ' + str(e))
-            raise
-
     def _get_context_for_target(self, target):
         """Get the context for a channel/nick, if defined."""