@Jan
Typical Clarkson: the kind of auto-pilot, yawn inducing populist received opinion spouted by countless bigots. Some may think it humourous, but it has no wit or originallity, that's for sure.
The problem is that it sinks into the nation's subconscious and soon no-one will be able to say they are from Kent without cringing and attracting a sneer, as it is added to the list of Places To Be Disrespected.
He may well be best ignored - but is he more dangerous than you think, adroitly peddling an agenda within the trojan horse of over-the-top buffoonery?