diff --git a/http/request.md b/http/request.md
index fdd3040b..de71927d 100644
--- a/http/request.md
+++ b/http/request.md
@@ -118,7 +118,7 @@ Generally when we're sending or receiving requests, we're using them as a way to
 For example, say I receive a request to `http://vapor.codes?hello=world`.
 
 ```swift
-let world = request.data["hello"].string
+let world = request.data["hello"]!.string
 ```
 
 This same code will work if I receive a JSON request, for example:
@@ -132,7 +132,7 @@ This same code will work if I receive a JSON request, for example:
 Will still be accessible through data.
 
 ```swift
-let world = request.data["hello"].string
+let world = request.data["hello"]!.string
 ```
 
 This also applies to multi-part requests and can even be extended to new types such as XML or YAML through middleware.