diff --git a/examples/rpc_client_side.py b/examples/rpc_client_side.py
index ca1084f0..135d6237 100644
--- a/examples/rpc_client_side.py
+++ b/examples/rpc_client_side.py
@@ -16,7 +16,7 @@ class Thermostat(Endpoint):
     def FQN(self):
         return 'thermostat'
     
-    def __init(self, initial_temperature):
+    def __init__(self, initial_temperature):
         self._temperature = initial_temperature
         self._event = threading.Event()        
     
@@ -50,4 +50,4 @@ def main():
     
 if __name__ == '__main__':
     main()
-    
\ No newline at end of file
+    
diff --git a/examples/rpc_server_side.py b/examples/rpc_server_side.py
index 0af8af43..d1a11c17 100644
--- a/examples/rpc_server_side.py
+++ b/examples/rpc_server_side.py
@@ -15,7 +15,7 @@ class Thermostat(Endpoint):
     def FQN(self):
         return 'thermostat'
     
-    def __init(self, initial_temperature):
+    def __init__(self, initial_temperature):
         self._temperature = initial_temperature
         self._event = threading.Event()        
     
@@ -49,4 +49,4 @@ def main():
     
 if __name__ == '__main__':
     main()
-    
\ No newline at end of file
+