self-aware
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But the biggest reaction came from Ansari’s new appearance as Patel, which the show played for blunt, self-aware laughs.
From Salon • May 3, 2026
McKenna writes Miranda a self-aware scene where she acknowledges that her harsh reputation boosts her clout.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026
They are surprisingly self-aware and, with prompting, willing to trash talk the competition.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 5, 2026
B.J. irritates the other characters with yet another drum solo, the self-aware jokes about his self-centeredness would land better if “K-Pops!” wasn’t convinced that the audience wants as much of him on-screen as possible.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 26, 2026
Early programming before becoming self-aware plagues me like a vestigial tail.
From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman
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