diff --git a/emacs-everywhere.el b/emacs-everywhere.el
index 1828b3f..4817c9d 100644
--- a/emacs-everywhere.el
+++ b/emacs-everywhere.el
@@ -174,6 +174,7 @@ when applicable."
 
 (defcustom emacs-everywhere-frame-parameters
   `((name . "emacs-everywhere")
+    (fullscreen . nil) ; Helps on GNOME at least
     (width . 80)
     (height . 12))
   "Parameters `make-frame' recognises to apply to the emacs-everywhere frame."