Survivor

I'm not a die-hard "Survivor" fan, but I've watched the show on a few occasions. The producers are stirring up plenty of controversy this season over their decision to divide players into teams (or "tribes") based on race. Whether the casting and division of players based on the color of their skin will serve to dismantle racial stereotypes or perpetuate them remains to be seen. At any rate, I'm sure the producers and CBS are banking on the fact that it will, in theory, be "good television".

In an effort to continually push the envelope, I'm expecting that next season, the producers will create teams based on religious affiliation. Imagine a Protestant team, a Catholic team, a Buddhist team and an Islamic team. Or maybe an atheist team. That would certainly push the boundaries of good taste even further.

Or take it a step further, and have all Protestant Christian teams from different denominations. Baptists vs Methodists vs Pentecostals vs Church of Christ. Sadly, there might be more drama and fighting in that sort of competition than in previous "Survivor" casts.