a meta joke

/MEH-tuh joke/ medium • Origin: Comedy/internet slang; 2000s.

A joke about itself or about the act of joking.

That punchline is a meta joke.

self-referential humor

Popular in stand-up and online humor.

She’s acting like a pick-me, agreeing with every stereotype.

BookTok made that fantasy novel a bestseller.

I have brain fog after staying up late last night.

That bad take got ratioed instantly.

That email looked like a risky click.

She’s living a vibe cleanse era this month.