From Shrek to Robert Pattinson: These are Sheff freshers’ best window displays

First-year hasn’t been a waste of time after all


With Sheffield under tier-three restrictions and household mixing banned, freshers have had to be creative to keep themselves entertained.

Uni of Sheff student hotspots Ranmoor and Endcliffe at one point had the third-highest infection rate in the UK, and with freshers confined to their flats window displays have become very inventive.

From Shrek to Robert Pattinson, we’ve rounded up Circuit laundry-esque fire purely for your viewing pleasure.

And no, your hilarious “I’m claustrophobic Darren” sign hasn’t made the cut. Go get your own ideas and stop copying Twitter next time.

The Robbo Patts meme

Get Shrekked

Boris’ chilling stare and motivational message

A classic: The bright green penis

Shout out to B3 for drawing 2:2 with coronavirus

The stubbly Mona Lisa

We presume this is a TikTok reference

And that’s a WAP

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