[apalmer]

Actually, I agree with you as far as it being a good test of character... on both ends though... i have been on and seen these kinds of interviews where the applicant is deliberately put in uncomfortable positions to see how they are going to react... In general i have found the that it works, it is a simple and incredibly efficient way to find out who can handle themselves, at the same time it clearly exposes the mentality of the interviewer.

The interviewer is showing they will use psychological manipulation to get what they want from you as efficiently as possible even if they know it causes you discomfort.

I personally don't think the interviewer was some extreme racist, he was just more or less a just a dick.