Looking at this account from a meta-perspective I feel reminiscent of fraternity pledgings. A certain percentage of applicants suffering through a similar exper

Looking at this account from a meta-perspective I feel reminiscent of fraternity pledgings. A certain percentage of applicants suffering through a similar experience while getting for whatever reason an offer in the end will feel by principle of cognitive dissonance especially grateful and devoted to Amazon. You want to be a part of this shiny company? Here you go - take a sip from the puke bucket! And they do it thinking that place must be awesome because why else would you endure that bullshit ceremony? Finally you're the one passing on your trauma on fresh aspirants.