“He paused for a moment and said’Well… it sounds… in-ter-est-ing.

But is it fun?'”

This isSurvivor 43!"

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Morriah Young on ‘Survivor 43’.CBS

But there is also something else.

Some playfulness we’re not used to being served up so early on the menu.

The first flourish occurs as Sami is introducing himself to America.

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Jeff Probst on ‘Survivor 43’.CBS

I’m all these things.

Like, look at me."

Okay, pretty standard quote.

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‘Survivor 43’ cast members.CBS

It’s a fun little touch for a show that often takes itself very seriously.

But that’s not all.

In another form-breaking moment, Owen talks about living his dream by playing the game he loves.

“I want this so bad, he says.

“I used to daydream about seeing my name up in the opening credits.”

Your first taste awaits you in the video ofSurvivor 43’s first four minutes above.