metajokes

Example:He was known to avoid straight jokes, instead opting for more complex meta-jokes in his stand-up routine.

Definition:Jokes that do not refer to themselves or the medium; they present a straightforward setup and punchline.

Example:Her storytelling was always non-self-referential, focusing on the story rather than on itself.

Definition:Not involving a reference to the medium or self-reference; often refers to content that is not meta.