Borderlands 2: If you can't beat 'em, join 'em

1340 Shield. The red text effect says "If you can't beat 'em, join 'em". Borderlands 2 Red Text Gun

"If you can't beat 'em, join 'em" is a red text modifier on weapons in Borderlands 2

Found on the following red text shield: 1340 Shield, a quest reward from the mission Out of Body Experience

Grants Weapon Effects

Adds a Loader voice to particular effects happening to the shield