diff --git a/_pytest/runner.py b/_pytest/runner.py
index 24abfb76b..6014d6d9d 100644
--- a/_pytest/runner.py
+++ b/_pytest/runner.py
@@ -364,7 +364,7 @@ class OutcomeException(Exception):
         contain info about test and collection outcomes.
     """
     def __init__(self, msg=None, pytrace=True):
-        super(OutcomeException, self).__init__(msg)
+        Exception.__init__(self, msg)
         self.msg = msg
         self.pytrace = pytrace