The tribe has spoken, and already two participants of Survivor Gabon has been picked off.Survivor Gabon is setting out to be a very interesting season. During tonight’s premier episode the 18 cast members split into two teams, Fang and Kota. These red and yellow teams couldn’t be more different.

With the exception of the rather large and fierce wild life that surround each camp’s home in Africa, their set-up is rather sweet. As no surprise both were situated next to a body of water. However, this season they both seem to be camping out on even playing fields, both already housing two quiant shacks and fishing boats. Plus, who can beat the scenery? Africa wildlife is absolutely beautiful. Eden indeed.

Overall, the Kota team is kicking some major butt. Already, during the special two-hour season premier Fang lost two members (the oldest as well as the whiniest), not a bad toss. Oh and one of their members, Randy, had to get a few stitches from the medic team. Let’s just hope he doesn’t become a victim to infection as so many survivor’s before him. Nobody likes to leave the island before their fire has been put out. Even then…

Finally getting themselves together with a little show of team work, I’m hoping that Fang arrives as stronger competitors moving forward. Really, for entertainment’s sake, it gets a little old watching a team get it’s butt handed to it over and over again. Even host Jeff Probst laughed at their petty tribal fights and shook his head at their obvious lack of effort. The guy’s seen it all… when he laughs at you it’s really time to step it up.  It should come as no surprise that as far as future predictions go, I’m betting that the final combined camp will be full of strong and smart Kota members.

Competition aside, I must make one final comment about something that has always driven me nuts about Survivor and only seems to get worse with time. Specifically this season. Where is everyone’s clothes? Sure, they’re supposed to arrive with only the clothes on their backs. Well, if that’s the case, then wouldn’t one think to wear a full bathing suit under some running shorts and a t-shirt. Dresses and suits? I mean, come on people! I for one am oh so tired of blurred out chests and crotch shots, as well as bikini tops constantly coming undone when it’s game time. No respectable athlete would go out to win in an outfit that can only distract. Why should these every day people?

Put on some clothes… and shape up. The next challenge is just around the corner.