diff --git a/Formula/sdl_mixer.rb b/Formula/sdl_mixer.rb
index da6c6c44862..6e709108f0f 100644
--- a/Formula/sdl_mixer.rb
+++ b/Formula/sdl_mixer.rb
@@ -13,7 +13,6 @@ class SdlMixer <Formula
   end
 
   def install
-    ENV.gcc_4_2
     # We use a private include folder, and then
     # symlink the header file ourselves.
     # See: http://github.com/mxcl/homebrew/issues#issue/62