First of all the show is meant to weed out applicants so it does serve a purpose. Personally if I owned a resteraunt I would prefer that my applicants go through something like hell's kitchen to prove that they are worth thier salt. Secondly Gordon Ramseys is employing a well known approach to management which I would say is very similar to a drill sargent. The approach being that you are unforgiving and harsh about mistakes so that when they do something right it makes it all that much sweeter for them. Last but by far not least where are you from because you just stink of elitist BS who are you to say that these people are untalented if you haven't tasted their food or met them