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Fans of modern adaptations, such as the BBC series Sherlock , often look for or make the joke themselves, even if the show's creators choose more subtle references to the character's intellectual prowess. Politics and Platitudes: The “No Shit, Sherlock” Test

A marketing and branding concept used to identify platitudes . If a company claims something inherent to its service (e.g., a law firm saying "we offer professional service"), it fails this test because the listener's natural reaction is the sarcastic retort. No Shit Sherlock

It is frequently used in headlines or commentary to mock "revelations" that were already common knowledge, such as a study finding that hearing loss might increase the risk of depression or that fatigue might be linked to poor athletic performance. Fans of modern adaptations, such as the BBC