First off, I think I should get 50 bonus points for having the person voted off first on my Fafarazzi fantasy Survivor: China team (don’t click if you don’t want to know who it was). I mean, seriously. I have this knack of tagging people I think will just be fantastic in the game…and then watching them get voted off 40 minutes later. That probably explains why I have a team of nitwits for my marketing project…my Lamedar must need a tune-up.

You always know it will be a good season though, when you can remember names and faces of more than three people after the first episode. Originally I liked Chicken, because he seemed like one of those perennial “old guys” who fly under the radar and impart wisdom where necessary, inspiring the younguns with his wit and zest for life. Boy, was I off the mark with that one. My prospective hero morphed into a passive-aggressive ass, which I suspect Peih-Gee would have liked to kick, had she not been so busy “bossing” the other ladies around.

CU brought up an interesting point last night, to which I replied, “Welcome to my genderrific world.” He noticed that when men take charge and exert some leadership, they’re respected for it. When women step up to that same podium though, they’re called “bossy” - and usually by other women. Yep. Two points for CU.

I was so disappointed Leslie’s team name, Fei Long, didn’t translate into “Chinese Non-Christian Team of Pagan Worshippers”, because think of all the drama that would have provided! Oh, the mental, spiritual and emotional hand-wringing! Jeepers…Probsty said upfront the initial ceremony wasn’t one of worship…why did she have to make it one? The producers aren’t trying to make you look like a hypocritical fool, lady. That doesn’t happen until episode two.

This season’s Biggest Boobs are Ashley and Jaime because both of Ashley’s kept almost-falling out of her dress, and Jaime showed up with hers unsupported. How many seasons (obviously, more than 14) does this show have to film before castaways start to understand that, no matter what the PAs tell you, you could…at any time…be dumped somewhere wearing only the clothes on your back and as such, dress appropriately? Kudos to Jeff for telling Jaime she was either going to be very popular, or a very big liability. I’m thinking National Geographic photo, personally…after a couple more weeks.

All in all, a great start to what hopefully will be a great season. I’m excited. As much as I hate to call James a “dark horse” in the game (”underdog” just didn’t cut it), I really think the game could go to anyone at this point - except for the Gay Mormon Flight Attendant. I suspect he’ll be picked apart for dinner before he gets a true shot at a million bucks.

And, I do like Frosti. He reminds me of Yen from Ocean’s Eleven, the way he was scaling walls last night.

And finally, because it has to be said…whether you’re a child from an urban center, a suburban wasteland or the middle of the sticks…why is it that all lunch ladies look the same?