diff --git a/plugins/fetch.js b/plugins/fetch.js
index 1f9b16d..8c688b7 100644
--- a/plugins/fetch.js
+++ b/plugins/fetch.js
@@ -2,6 +2,8 @@
 |* === Regular HTTP(S) fetch() plugin                                    === *|
 \* ========================================================================= */
 
+var self = self || {}
+
 /**
  * this plugin does not implement any push method
  */