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Self reference 

A reference to self. Often used to make a point, usually not to good effect.

See also self-reference, self reference, self.
This is an extremely informative and useful sentence.

This is also self reference.
Self reference by John Wilson 099 February 5, 2008

space self-reference 

What! Stupid self-reference! I thought you were supposed to serve humanity!
space self-reference by lunar April 4, 2003

self-referential "Daddy"

When a young unmarried man with no children refers to himself as "Daddy" with his friends or potential love interests to make himself seem cooler, wiser, and more authoritative. Used largely by men in their early to mid-20s.
"Daddy had a great day in the office and now he needs a scotch to celebrate. Why don't you go and get Daddy a drink?" (self-referential "Daddy")

self-referential 

self-referential by Anonymous February 12, 2003

self referencing definition

An Urban Dictionary definition that links to the word being defined, usually in the example.
Self referencing definition <-- I made this a self referencing definition.

Self Qualified Referee 

Someone at any sporting event who always has to call the fouls, say the ref is wrong, or something similar even though nobody really listens to them and they don't have any idea what they are talking about. They think the ref is wrong about everything even though he gets paid to do it.
Soccer Mom-Oh, come on, that was such a foul!
Annoyed Observer-SHUT UP YOU SELF QUALIFIED REFEREE!!!