Most of the people I know on the woke-left (BLM / Biden supporters) are single, undateable, low-income / office junkies.
Most people I know on the right have happy families and kids, usually satisfied with their life goals or have high income.
Something about the lack of human connection really changes people.
This is why they weren’t bothered by the new normal. Leftists were already used to feeling socially isolated so they were happy at the thought others were forced to endure what they were brainwashed to endure.