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