So, the problem has something to do with "hide pip-boy" (https://www.nexusmods.com/fallout4/mods/805).
I'm using that one tactical tablet mod so it might have something to do with that, but all I know is that disabling hide pip-boy gets rid of that stupid misspelled countdown, and that's enough for me.
For future reference, in case someone else runs into this problem I'll ACTUALLY PUT THE FIX, UNLIKE SOME PEOPLE