Brass Quote by Bad Boys 2
“I've got so much brass up my ass that I can play the Star Spangled Banner. -Capt. Howard”
About This Quote
Source Film: Bad Boys 2, 2003
The speaker uses a vulgar metaphor to claim they have enough brass (instrumental skill) to perform the national anthem, highlighting confidence and bravado.
In simple terms: Confident brag about musical ability.
Key Takeaway
Embrace bold self‑expression.
Themes
confidence
bravado
music
Mood
playful
defiant
Type
humorous
boastful
When to use this quote
- concerts
- public speaking
- celebrations
- sports events
Key Concepts
self‑esteem
performance
hyperbole
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you think humor should have limits?
- When does confidence become arrogance?
A Different Perspective
The metaphor may be seen as offensive or crass.
![“[...] I'd wake up in the middle of the night to the Star-Spangled Banner and some old film of a flag blowing in the wind, telling you the day was over and it was long past time to go to bed. That was back when days used to end, before CNN and infomercials, before all our days bled right into each…” quote by Michael Montoure](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/bc3/michael-montoure-25960_bygone_i-d-wake-up-in-the-middle-of-the-night-t_1438470.jpg)
![“As many bands as you heard [in New Orleans], that's how many bands you heard playing right. I thought I was in Heaven playing second trumpet in the Tuxedo Brass Band -- and they had some funeral marches that would just touch your heart, they were so beautiful.” quote by Louis Armstrong](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/332/louis-armstrong-7258_band_as-many-bands-as-you-heard-in-new-orlean_102795.jpg)
