diff --git a/app/assets/stylesheets/common/base/topic-post.scss b/app/assets/stylesheets/common/base/topic-post.scss
index 2c4529ce83c..56edd031f9a 100644
--- a/app/assets/stylesheets/common/base/topic-post.scss
+++ b/app/assets/stylesheets/common/base/topic-post.scss
@@ -155,7 +155,9 @@ aside.quote {
   // this is necessary for ANYTHING that extends past the right edge of
   // the post body, such as an image in a deeply nested list, image in
   // a deeply nested blockquote, and so on.. you get the idea.
-  overflow: hidden;
+  .contents .cooked {
+    overflow: hidden;
+  }
   &.highlighted {
     background-color: dark-light-diff($tertiary, $secondary, 85%, -65%);
   }