A new study from the University of Southampton reveals that people tend to believe fictional characters share their political views—if they are perceived as 'good.' Conversely, they assume villains like Darth Vader or Joffrey Baratheon would support their political opponents. The research highlights how personal biases shape perceptions, even in fictional contexts. This phenomenon underscores the deep psychological connections between politics and storytelling. The findings suggest that political identity influences how people interpret even imaginary figures.
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Everyone thinks Darth Vader would vote for the party they don’t support
People think Darth Vader would vote for the rivals to the political party they support, according to new research. They believe that fictional "goodies" - such as Harry Potter, Spiderman and Gandalf - would vote the same way they do.
