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"I think because I'm playing such a badass, I think he's going to love that we used his song in that particular moment in the show," she said.

From BBC ● Sep. 24, 2026

“Talladega Nights” pegs this missing link between America’s urban past and its exurban future from its opening seconds, putting a quote about “hot, nasty, badass speed” in the mouth of New York Swell Eleanor Roosevelt.

From Salon ● Aug. 16, 2026

Just for a moment, I wanted to join the badass gang that made subversive movies.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 19, 2026

And she makes decisions that we don’t agree with, but I think one thing we all can agree on is that she’s a badass.

From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 12, 2026

Not so much being called a princess—trust, I’d make a badass one—but the way he says it.

From "On the Come Up" by Angie Thomas

“That’s the thing about being a Raider, they’re badasses on the field, but they’re kittens off the field.”

From Seattle Times ● Jul. 15, 2022

They’re all badasses and we’re each other’s listening board.

From New York Times ● May 20, 2022

“They went through a horror movie,” Due said, before yelling at them, “I love you! You’re kinda badasses, you know?”

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 21, 2021

And to keep lighting that for generations to come, mis hijas y mis nietas, until the time all Latinas and indigenous women are seen for the queens and badasses we've always known we are.

From Salon ● Jan. 26, 2020

And of course, the kids—some adorable, and some badasses.

From "The Boy in the Black Suit" by Jason Reynolds