Stating the Obvious.

Why is it that people are so prone to stating the obvious and asking questions we already know the answer too, or to which the answer is apparent? Is it because we want to seem intelligent, or are so in love with the sound of our own voice? (alright, no nasty comments here !). We even do things which don't need doing, for example; I have walked up to an elevator where there are already a half dozen people standing, the UP button is shinning brightly and I find I must punch it myself not once but several times and then affect a look of superiority when it arrives as if I made it happen. My wife just offered me a cup of coffee and when she brought it to me, hot and steaming, I asked "Oh, is it done yet." We moved last year and had a U-Haul truck parked in front of our house,a furniture dolly, and boxes stacked all over the yard-A neighbor asked "Are you moving?" My response "No, my wife just wanted this stuff out of her way while she cleaned."
In town recently I ran into a friend who was with a young couple, he stopped to introduce them and said, "I'd like you to meet my Son and Daughter-In-Law." My response "Is this really your Son ?"(I saw my sign). Bill Engvall, the comedian probably has the best grasp on this annoying part of human nature, his "Here's ur sign" routines are an education in themselves. I have a sign in my yard, a campaign sign for a friend who is running for mayor in our up coming election, at least a dozen people have come by and asked me, "Is Larry running for Mayor."
"NO, I tell them, but there's his sign."