Proper noun

1. A nickname for someone who makes statements that are superfluous in regard to the situation at hands.
   • 1998, David Groth, A+: Core Module Study Guide, Sybex, ISBN 0782123449, page 189,

     The larger of the two specifications is known as Wide SCSI-2 because it's wider (Captain Obvious rides again).

   • 2002, Cathryn Michon, The Grrl Genius Guide to Life, HarperCollins, ISBN 0060956828, page 145,

     The Qiana-wearing slacker next to me poked me on the shoulder and said, "We totally knew it was you in the bathroom!" Well, thank you, Captain Obvious, I thought.

   • 2002, Tee Morris and Steve Oakley, Premiere 6.5 Power!, Thomson Course Technology, ISBN 1929685602, page 240,

     Hold the camera properly. No, I'm not playing Captain Obvious here, but there is a certain way to hold a DV camera to avoid jittery movement.