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8/27: Atlantan and Emory med school grad on upcoming “Survivor”
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Parvati Shallow, a former Atlantan, won “Survivor” this past spring.
Could 28-year-old Marcus Lehman make it two for two? Lehman, a doctor in Jacksonville, hails from Atlanta and graduated Emory med school. “Survivor: Gabon,” the show’s 17th edition, starts Sept. 25 at 8 p.m.
The bio online is fairly amusing.. He looks like quite a catch for any of you single women out there:
Recognized as the state of Georgia’s hottest bachelor by Cosmopolitan Magazine in 2006, Lehman strives to achieve the highest levels in all areas of life.
A rower and graduate of Harvard University, Marcus went on to finish medical school at Emory University while developing his interest in triathlons. The single resident physician of Cuban-American descent will eventually work as an anesthesiologist after he completes specialty training, but also continues to develop his interest in medical reporting and acts as a spokesman for preventative medicine.
Marcus describes himself as a romantic who enjoys exercising, playing music, cooking and fine wine, not to mention doing some flirting on his way to finding the perfect girl. Marcus hopes he will be able to use his charm and physical prowess to make it far in the game.
“Marcus, the doctor from Georgia — one of the most arrogant guys that we’ve had on the show — he at one point had three people after him. And not only women.”
Later, Probst says:
”Marcus is a physician, as he likes to remind people. And he is a true leader, an extremely bright guy. He’s a hero. He is a huge threat to win the game, for sure. He has looks, he’s got smarts, he’s probably the fittest guy out there, so he’s got a lot of things going for him.”
If anybody out there knows him personally, email me at rho@ajc.com. Marcus is not allowed to talk to the media right now but I’d love to get some insight into the man while he was here.
Comments
By KJ
August 27, 2008 4:17 PM | Link to this
Cuban?
By Dr. Feelgood
August 27, 2008 4:25 PM | Link to this
He Gay.
By KY
August 27, 2008 4:31 PM | Link to this
Gag me with a speculum.
By KY
August 27, 2008 4:35 PM | Link to this
Gag me with a speculum.
By KY
August 27, 2008 4:35 PM | Link to this
Gag me with a speculum.
By gristmill
August 27, 2008 4:55 PM | Link to this
If he’s anything like my doctor who graduated from Emory then he’s an idiot!
By Gayla
August 27, 2008 5:10 PM | Link to this
Excuse me while I throw up!
By Sophy
August 27, 2008 5:19 PM | Link to this
Um…sorry. NOT good-looking and certainly not buff enough for my taste! Show me some abs!!
By Marco Polo
August 27, 2008 5:30 PM | Link to this
Hunky? Ummmm. No.
By Jim
August 27, 2008 5:48 PM | Link to this
He get’s a two (2) on the WOOD meter…
By Ricky G
August 27, 2008 5:58 PM | Link to this
Big deal…all that schooling just to turn a couple of gas knobs. What a waste. Oh…and he’s only okay looking. I wouldn’t throw him out of bed for eating crackers. But then again I’m a s** who likes to snack at bedtime..
By George
August 27, 2008 7:08 PM | Link to this
He looks like a pole puffer to me…
By Edna Turnblad
August 27, 2008 7:17 PM | Link to this
Is that like a hair-hopper?
By Corkenya
August 27, 2008 7:28 PM | Link to this
Toni Braxton is awesome; otherwise you’ve written nothing but Crap for the past week. Crap, crap, crap! Get me some Kaopectate for f*’s sakes!
By Bitter EX democrackkk
August 27, 2008 7:45 PM | Link to this
that aint sayin much for Emory doctahs! LOLOL>>>>
By Robert
August 27, 2008 8:08 PM | Link to this
Gag a maggot !!!!!!!!!
By GA Peach
August 27, 2008 8:43 PM | Link to this
I actually looked at this blog posting earlier, but did not comment. But… after reading the rest of the commentary I don’t feel bad about what I was going to say then…
So, right on George! The pole puffer comment pretty much covered it for me. lmao.
Thank you and goodnight.
By Mark
August 27, 2008 8:49 PM | Link to this
I am sure all you posters are so much smarter and better looking!!!
By Mark
August 27, 2008 8:55 PM | Link to this
Oh! I forgot to mention funnier too!!!
By Susan
August 27, 2008 9:17 PM | Link to this
I know a 63 year old gorgeous sexy man who puts this kid to shame.
By jrs
August 27, 2008 9:19 PM | Link to this
Glad to see Atlantans are still big homophobes…y’all deserve Sonny Perdue and his ilk! Shame on the AJC for allowing “pole puffer” posts to stand.
By Jeff
August 27, 2008 9:38 PM | Link to this
Oh jrs! Don’t be so uptight. I’m gay and just laughed out loud at the “pole puffer” comment. Do you not have a sense of humor. If you can’t laugh at that comment, you are way too serious and apparently just as insecure as the guy who made the comment.
Back to the real topic, I agree with most of the commentators. This guy, Mr. Lehman, is enough to make me gag too. Who is interested in arrogance and anyone who thumps their chest about being a doctor. Please!!! So much self-importance. Who needs it? I ain’t going to watch it.
By Yes we are
August 27, 2008 10:13 PM | Link to this
By Mark August 27, 2008 8:49 PM | Link to this I am sure all you posters are so much smarter and better looking!!!
Yes. Yes we are.
By Southern Bella
August 27, 2008 10:41 PM | Link to this
Rodney! Nu-uh…
By jasea
August 27, 2008 11:55 PM | Link to this
Later, Probst says:…. blah, blah, blah…. he’s probably the fittest guy out there….
eeeegads… survivor is going to be full of weenies and wimps if this is the example of the fittest guy out there….
By jasea
August 27, 2008 11:55 PM | Link to this
Later, Probst says:…. blah, blah, blah…. he’s probably the fittest guy out there….
eeeegads… survivor is going to be full of weenies and wimps if this is the example of the fittest guy out there….
By Chris
August 28, 2008 4:08 AM | Link to this
I have only one word for most of you whinners: E-N-V-Y!!! It takes more balls to accomplish half of what he’s done than y’all will ever have.
By Chris
August 28, 2008 4:10 AM | Link to this
I have only one word for most of you whinners: E-N-V-Y!!! It takes more balls to accomplish half of what he’s done than y’all will ever have.
By LMS
August 28, 2008 7:28 AM | Link to this
Don’t hate APPRECIATE……….
By Chris
August 28, 2008 7:49 AM | Link to this
I threw up just a little when I read this. By the way, Survivor hasn’t been relevant in over 5 years! When will CBS realize they aren’t getting the ratings they used to and take this inane show off the air??
By Becky
August 28, 2008 8:14 AM | Link to this
He’s cute in his face, but I wouldn’t say that he’s hunky..IMO..Who cares if he’s gay or not..If what is quoted, then yes he is a a$$, but being a Dr. is something to be proud of..I don’t watch the show & never have..
By jARRETT
August 28, 2008 8:35 AM | Link to this
Enough about me … what do you think about me?
What a turd burglar!!
This kid has one foot out of the closet … and the other on a banana peel!
By Ricecakes
August 28, 2008 8:35 AM | Link to this
THE “POLE PUFFER” COMMENT IS HILARIOUS! I TOTALLY CAN’T STOP LAUGHING. FUNNY!!!
By natasha
August 28, 2008 8:39 AM | Link to this
Give the poor guy a break. He does not deserve all your negative comments. A hunk he is not, but he passes for cute. There are enough girls out there who now will willingly hang with him to get their five seconds of fame.
By jARRETT
August 28, 2008 8:40 AM | Link to this
Arrogant? Hey, enough about me … what do you think about me?
What a turd burglar!!
This guy has one foot out of the closet … and the other on a banana peel!
By Edward
August 28, 2008 8:57 AM | Link to this
He can pass as “attractive” but “hunky”? No way. He’d probably get married to some bleach-blond Barbie and move to Alpharetta with all the other “straight” married men who cruise the bookstores and chat rooms looking for other “straight” married men. You know who you are!
By dee
August 28, 2008 9:13 AM | Link to this
“What a turd burglar!!”
By dee
August 28, 2008 9:13 AM | Link to this
“What a turd burglar!!”
By dee
August 28, 2008 9:13 AM | Link to this
“What a turd burglar!!”
By dee
August 28, 2008 9:13 AM | Link to this
“What a turd burglar!!”
By dee
August 28, 2008 9:16 AM | Link to this
“What a turd burglar!!”
that was the most funniest thing I have ever heard in my life!
By sharon
August 28, 2008 9:53 AM | Link to this
People to watch Survivor - he may be arrogant, but he is accomplished and quite good looking in my opinion. It will make for a good controversial show!
By sharon
August 28, 2008 9:53 AM | Link to this
People do watch Survivor - he may be arrogant, but he is accomplished and quite good looking in my opinion. It will make for a good controversial show!
By Camel Toe
August 28, 2008 10:12 AM | Link to this
Sharon he’s a rectum ranger
By Camel Toe
August 28, 2008 10:14 AM | Link to this
Sharon —
He is a rectum ranger
By Mr Charlie
August 28, 2008 10:41 AM | Link to this
I can’t believe Survivor still comes on television. I AM glad however, that Fear Factor seems to have bit the dust. Take me back to the way television used to be!!
By el
August 28, 2008 11:27 AM | Link to this
What’s a pole puffer? I think I am missing something.
By Debbie
August 28, 2008 12:17 PM | Link to this
Wow, retract those claws you jealous people. He’s cute in anyone’s book.
By Rank Remarks
August 28, 2008 6:09 PM | Link to this
Camel Toe: He started out as a Butt Pilot, and was quickly promoted to Ass Captain.
By JF
August 28, 2008 10:46 PM | Link to this
This guy is insecure and if all he does is to pound on his chest to claim that he’s a DOCTOR. He better watch out for the lawyers and the nurse in that team.
By swordswallower
September 2, 2008 5:17 PM | Link to this
yup…looks like a bone smuggler to me
By swordswallower
September 2, 2008 5:19 PM | Link to this
yup…looks like a bone smuggler to me
By swordswallower
September 2, 2008 5:21 PM | Link to this
yup…looks like a bone smuggler to me
By LMAO
September 6, 2008 10:24 AM | Link to this
Man you guys are so funny…what in the world is a pole puffer? And turd burglar lol I will be laughing all month about that! I don’t find him attractive but I am sure a lot of other people do.
By LMAO
September 6, 2008 10:26 AM | Link to this
Man you guys are so funny…what in the world is a pole puffer? And turd burglar lol I will be laughing all month about that! I don’t find him attractive but I am sure a lot of other people do.
By MB
September 25, 2008 11:54 AM | Link to this
Marcus is a complete douche of a person. Trust me I know. Full of himself to no end and arrogant beyond your imagination.
By emory
September 26, 2008 9:33 AM | Link to this
He is a very nice, warm, and caring person. Arrogant, maybe- but not as bad as you all have written. Strangely enough, I know Parvarti as well. Small world. maybe he will win too ;)
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