I'm not actually sure. It surprised me, and the guy does come off like a jerk, so you may be right. But it's more what you said--that the people involved should know better; I think I expect more from them, which is clearly asking too much. :P

You know, the more I think about it, the more I think that is my problem--I did not expect to see/hear that. I think it's possible they were looking for a way to set up a close call with Noah and Claire, and went for the cheap laugh/stereotype. In any case, it disappointed me, whoever was being mocked.