Captain Obvious
States the apparent
Captain Obvious is a sarcastic nickname for someone who states something painfully self-evident: Thanks, Captain Obvious—I noticed it was raining when I got soaked.
The mock military title adds ironic formality.
Often shortened to just Obvious or used as a general taunt: Way to go, Captain Obvious.
Statement needing no proof
- platitudeTrite, overused remark
- self-evidentRequiring no demonstration
- apparentClearly seen or understood
- evidentClearly perceived or understood
manifest · transparent · patent · unmistakable · conspicuous · blatant · glaring · clear-cut
Mockingly critical in tone
- sardonicGrimly mocking
- ironicExpressing contrary meaning
- mockeryScornful ridicule or travesty
- eye-rollGesture of exasperation
condescending · patronizing · rhetorical · facetious · tongue-in-cheek · deadpan · smart-aleck · wisecrack
Defeat a plan
- setupHow something is arranged
- punchlineHumor's final delivery
- anticlimaxDisappointing conclusion after buildup
- bathosDeflating descent in tone
observational · sitcom · sketch · callback · absurdist · parody · satire · send-up
Shared online humor
- Hotels.comAccommodation reservation website
- spokespersonAuthorized representative communicator
- mascotGroup's symbolic figure
- characterNature, symbol, or role
viral · catchphrase · commercial · Twitter · deadpan · persona
truism
Statement needing no proof
- platitudeTrite, overused remark
- self-evidentRequiring no demonstration
- apparentClearly seen or understood
evident · manifest · transparent · patent · unmistakable · conspicuous · blatant · glaring · clear-cut · no-brainer
snarky
Mockingly critical in tone
eye-roll · condescending · patronizing · rhetorical · facetious · tongue-in-cheek · deadpan · smart-aleck · wisecrack · quip
foil
Defeat a plan
- setupHow something is arranged
- punchlineHumor's final delivery
- anticlimaxDisappointing conclusion after buildup
bathos · observational · sitcom · sketch · callback · absurdist · parody · satire · send-up · spoof
meme
Shared online humor
- Hotels.comAccommodation reservation website
- spokespersonAuthorized representative communicator
- mascotGroup's symbolic figure
character · viral · catchphrase · commercial · Twitter · deadpan · persona
Captain Obviousoracle
Authoritative wisdom source
Sherlock Holmes · sage · visionary · prophet · seer
Captain ObviousSphinx
Mythic creature posing puzzles
enigma · obscurantist · sphinx · mystic · cipher
Captain Obviouskeeper of secrets
One entrusted with confidences
man of mystery · shadow figure · spymaster · the unknown · dark horse
captain, captains, captaincy, captaincies, captained, captaining, obvious, obviously, obviousness