Why do people feel the need to state the obvious?

@MushroomFaerie You don't have to worry; I'm not angry with you. I'm just flabbergasted that you seem so frightened by this question... like you literally feel you have been personally attacked by it. I assure you, that is not my intention and any feelings of being insulted are entirely misdirected.

@MarkPaul Lol sure, passive aggressive now... I see you... Obviously

@MushroomFaerie I'm not passive-aggressive.

@SW-User Intellectual curiosity.

@MarkPaul ok I'll explain.

Contrary to widely held belief, the 'obvious' is not 'obvious' to everyone! 👌

@SW-User That's a bit flimsy. If you proudly announce the earth is round, you might suggest that there are some people who genuinely think it's flat. But, still that would be a statement of the obvious.

I'm not looking for superficial answers. I am in search of genuine truth.

@FrogManSometimesLooksBothWays Exactly. Cliché people are dangerous indeed.