Strikemaster, 'having to hear it' probably depends on whether you are the Capt or the F/O. As the Capt you could probably tell him to shut up, but this could be a CLM if you are the F/O. (CLM = career limiting move).
Agreed that there are some nonsensical statements and chants made in the cockpit. My pet hate with one bloke was - upon becoming visual -always said: 'for the threshold'. Where else were we headed? Another gripe is with those who make a lengthy speech about the status of the instruments when taxying - the old 'turning left skidding right, compasses decreasing' mantra. Another useless one is 'inbound, no flags'. I would rather hear a statement like 'established, descending to...' to give me comfort that we both agree about how low we can go. Talking about instrument status is hardly necessary with modern warning systems. But I'm gonna stick with 'landing flap 3 greens' and the poor old F/O is just gonna live with it.