Captain Obvious is used by a lot of people these days. Where did this expression come from? Let's try to figure out this difficult matter.
Hero
So, it would seem that it would take a very long time to delve into philosophy and logic in order to understand how the expression "Captain Obviousness" came into the modern world. Where did it come from, you ask, expecting long conversations on the topic of what is obvious to modern man. But no, we will not philosophize. Instead, let's dive into the world…. superheroes!
The fact is that Captain Obvious, the pictures of which you can see, is an American comic book superhero. He does not give advice, but he answers the questions posed. With all this, adding at the end of the sentence "So-and-so!" The Captain's face is hidden by a mask, and the letter "O" flaunts on the black suit, which means "Obvious". So, after it became clear who Captain Obvious is, where the expression came from, let's talk with you about what this comrade forgot in Russia.
Trouble has come…
But things are not the same in America as they are in Russia. AtAmericans have somewhat different views on life and heroes. What is good for an American may be completely absurd for a Russian. After the question of where Captain Obvious comes from is left behind, it is worth mentioning what this character personifies in Russia.
The thing is that the world is constantly and continuously evolving. But people, surrounded by solid machines that do everything for them, for the most part, become stupid. This is how Internet trolls appeared. These are people who joke stupidly and offend other users. It was they who remade the meaning of the phrase "Captain Obvious". Where this character came from is irrelevant. The main thing is what it began to mean. Let's try to figure it out.
Twisted Meaning
Naturally, in Russia, many foreign things are being remade and adapted "to the people". But here's a superhero who helps various newcomers, named "Captain Obvious", whose pictures can be found everywhere and everywhere, has become a real laughingstock. Internet trolls decided to use him as an object for their mockery. So, the hero began to personify those people who say obvious things.
In fact, it may seem that there is nothing offensive in this phrase. True, if you hear it addressed to you (especially from modern schoolchildren who quickly absorb a new stream of stupid information), then you will surely become somewhat offended. In truth, Captain Obvious can be called a stupid person who speaks already understandablethings.
Modification
So, you know who Captain Obvious is, where the expression came from. It's time to talk to you about what modifications this expression has.
The thing is that in Russia, many people associate "captain" more with a military rank, and not with a superhero. So sometimes you will find some modified phrases that will have the same meaning as "Captain Obvious". What can you see/hear?
So, if on the Internet you saw the expression "Major Obvious" or "General Obvious", then you should not find out what these phrases mean. The thing is that this is simply a Russian modification of the name of an American superhero.
In addition, Internet users can often use the phrase: "Thank you, cap!". This also applies to our Captain Obvious. Thus, people demonstrate that this or that answer is obvious/understandable. One way or another, if you were suddenly told something like "Thank you, Captain!", You can be sure that it was better not to insert your 5 kopecks into this or that conversation.
