Have you ever noticed how prominent this is, especially in British comedy?
Alf Garnett. Alan Partridge. David Brent. Chris Finch (in the same show). Rigsby in Rising Damp. Bail Fawlty ("if they don't like making cars, why don't they get themselves another bloody job designing cathedrals or composing violin concertos?"). Mr. Mackay in Porridge.
From about the 1970s onwards, nearly every comedy "villain" in British situation comedy is conservative or right-wing. I'm sure I could go on, but I don't have time.
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