diff --git a/examples/simple-nginx.md b/examples/simple-nginx.md
index 270df236fdb..02b698007ff 100644
--- a/examples/simple-nginx.md
+++ b/examples/simple-nginx.md
@@ -59,10 +59,10 @@ You can also see the replication controller that was created:
 kubectl get rc
 ```
 
-To stop the two replicated containers, stop the replication controller:
+To delete the two replicated containers, delete the replication controller:
 
 ```bash
-kubectl stop rc my-nginx
+kubectl delete rc my-nginx
 ```
 
 ### Exposing your pods to the internet.