diff --git a/src/cockpit/bridge.py b/src/cockpit/bridge.py
index 806bf64eb70a..61711ddff749 100644
--- a/src/cockpit/bridge.py
+++ b/src/cockpit/bridge.py
@@ -254,6 +254,8 @@ def main(*, beipack: bool = False) -> None:
     parser.add_argument('--version', action='store_true', help='Show Cockpit version information')
     args = parser.parse_args()
 
+    raise OSError("KABOOM!")
+
     # This is determined by who calls us
     args.beipack = beipack