I'm rackin' my brain trying to think of a name for that diamond pony I bought. I was gonna call it 'piss-for-brains' in honor of you, but that just feels immature. Maybe... 'Butt Stallion'?
— Handsome Jack • Borderlands 2 (2012)
Behind the line
Spoilers for Borderlands 2
What it means
Our interpretation.
Jack interrupts the conflict to discuss a lavish purchase and insult the person hearing him. His pretence of avoiding an immature name only leads to another one. The rambling joke exposes a villain who treats cruelty, wealth and his own amusement as parts of the same performance.
Sources (1)
- GamesRadar+Quotation list entry for Borderlands 2: Handsome Jack. Wording and credit; original game edition retained separately in context.Reference checked
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