Thanks Captain obvious is the appropriate response to someone who says something blatantly obvious. This can be said kindly and in jest to one’s friends or spitefully to the jerk that’s been irritating you.
Me: Did you hear in the news about the girl who jumped off of a bridge after leaving a note to her family?
BFF: She must have been suicidal
Me: Thanks captain obvious!
by crazy hooker October 11, 2009
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A phrase generally used to indicate that someone, i.e. Captain Obvious, has just uttered something that everyone can see. Of course, this statement is usually uttered by someone who is only bright enough to see obvious things.

by Ssenillis January 13, 2006
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What you reply to someone who has just said something completely stupid and obvious.
Joe: Wow it sure is hot here in the desert huh?
Tom: Well thank you captain obvious...
by puje November 11, 2009
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