Well as long as we’re looking at internet humor to wrap some context around your question… shall we take a look at Rick Astley? The pop singer gained popularity along as residence among the interweb laughing stocks when “Rick-Rolling” started. Since then, it’s an internet phenomenon, even garnering national news attention. How does Rick feel? Sure, he’s able to laugh at himself, while his agents and label affiliates are tired of fielding questions about it. In the end, it can be a healthy thing to laugh at yourself if the alternative is worse or more damaging. But, it also can convey an obvious lack of confidence and sometimes an annoying character flaw. Like many other things in this world, it depends on why you’re laughing. I personally feel no benefit in laughing at myself for some sort of mask or cover. I’d rather express things for real. In the end, you’re simply a scared child whistling in the dark to keep his spirits up.