Thank you all.....

It could have been a test, as you're saying, hvert, and as Seesaw points out, they could be bringing in people they know.

Thing is, I had to disagree with the marketing director on a specific theory he proposed.... I told him that I had never heard of it before in all my seven years of experience plus studies. Perhaps he wanted to go with the consultant who agreed with him?

I wish I could hear back from HR on this, but it's going to be a while.

Rechu, thank you for your personal story.... I have felt very alone with this, so it's nice to know I am not alone.

With interviews, I think I need to pause and think more before speaking. Sometimes I just say whatever comes to mind and it's not always the best answer.