I mean…what’s with that silent “n” anyways!? Yeah, my title is pretty lame but that’s mostly because the episode was only so-so.

So Brazil: 120 degrees! Wow. Looks like these Survivors have their work cut out for them. I wonder if anyone will drop from dehydration. We, as viewers, can only hope…

The vote in the beginning wasn’t the best of twists. Probst talked it up a little too much I think (in EW and TV Guide for starters). The tribes had to “vote someone out” based on first impressions alone. Timbira voted for the sickly Sierra while the Jalapao tribe chose 53-year-old Sandy. Wah-wahhhh. The twist? The chosen tribemates were helicoptered to camp while the rest had to walk for 4 hours. Suckerrrrrrs!

And Sandy…she isn’t exactly the brightest crayon in the box, aye? It’s almost as if she expected the camera guy to be like “Oh, well a pace is actually the distance covered in a normal-length step..” Wow. If my ass was on the line, I’ll tell you one thing: I WOULD’VE FOUND THE FUCKING HIDDEN IDOL THAT NO ONE KNEW ABOUT.  How badass would it have been if a hidden idol was played in Episode 1. Dammit, Sandy! You let us down!

At the immunity challenge, Timbira brought their A-game winning immunity and flint. At Tribal, Carolina was sent packing for her bossiness and loud mouth. Sandy did very well in the challenge, after all! I’m glad Jalapao kept her around – I think we’re in for a few funny one-liners from this one!

The premiere, overall, was just OK for me. I think I expected a few more cast members to jump out, but honestly I can’t think of any of their names except for Sandy, Carolina and Coach (Gabon had a ton of standouts from Episode 1 alone!). It is early though – and Probst said that this may be one of the Top 5 seasons of Survivor. Ever.

9:22pm and my Survivor blog is up! Hollerrr. Til next time!