Which Uni of Notts hall does each F.R.I.E.N.D.S character belong to?
Central Perk, but make it UoN style
After a long day at the library, it is nice to kick back with your housemates, make a cup of tea, and stick on a nostalgic sitcom such as Friends.
I’m sure the question that has been bugging you as I’ll Be There For You blasts, is what these beloved characters would be up to, if they were here with us in Nottingham.
So, we are here to answer that – with which hall each person would be lucky to call home.
Joey – Derby Hall
“How you doin?” With his charismatic chat and captivatingly good-looks, Joseph Tribbiani would hardly go unnoticed at Derby Hall. The hall famous for sports and athletics (or rather their singular personality trait), would definitely suit the loyal Knicks fan.
Joey’s “better than most” attitude to *ahem* “extracurricular” activities, combined with an appetite for social chaos (not to mention food, whether edible or otherwise) would lead to an accumulation of rah girls, bewitched by the bare minimum on the crisis balcony (just don’t expect a second date; probably for the best).
Rachel – Cripps
From socialite, to runaway bride, to pursuing a career in fashion, Rachel Karen Green would feel right at home in Cripps Halls.
Rachel’s spirited ambition for the finer things in life (including her lust-worthy wardrobe; a definitive improvement from the sea of corset tops and white linen trousers floating through a Friday night Ocean) establishes her firmly as a Cripps girl.
Finally, to what would be the pinnacle of dining hall debate – yes, her and Ross were on a break. End of discussion.
Ross – Ancaster Hall
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Whilst often dubbed the “know-it-all” of the group, Ross Geller’s intelligence, fierce loyalty to his friends and a rather sensible approach to life, is typical of the residents of Ancaster Hall.
Often located by their Ancaster Hall hoodie around the trenches of campus, the Ross Gellers of UoN may appear slightly out of touch with the twenty first century.
To conform to the typical Ancaster Hall residence, you must possess the ability to divert any conversation topic towards your special interest – we can only pray its nothing to do with a dinosaur.
However, their dependable organisational skills and ability to inspire academic comebacks, even in the most hopeless of cases, is next to none.
Chandler Bing – Nottingham Two
“I’m hopeless and awkward and desperate for love!” Whilst his comedic effort is a defence mechanism for dealing with his turbulent state of mind, the supposed cynical presentation of Chandler Bing is overstated; instead, he possesses a cohort of endearing qualities needed to navigate the halls of NG2.
In spite of being referred to as the funny friend (interpret that how you will), Chandler’s sarcastic charm is proof that all it takes is a good sense of humour to land a girl (condolences to Derby Halls’ drunken sports society’s hoping to score in the depths of Crisis).
Whilst “not very good at the advice” but a mastermind at “sarcastic comments”, the Chandler Bings of UoN are the unsung heroes of campus life, providing brutal honesty in the form of comedic remedy: “I say more more dumb things before 9am, than most people say all day”.
Phoebe – Lenton and Wortley
For the Phoebe Buffays amongst us, Lenton and Wortley provides an eccentric landscape most suited for its artistic yet inexplicable execution of its residents.
From musical masterpieces of Smelly Cat, Smelly Cat, What Are They Feeding You?” to her unconventional navigation of adulthood: “I don’t even have a pla-“, Phoebe’s infectious optimism will become a vital component when it comes to surviving life at uni.
Her presence will guarantee a wing woman for mindlessly searching for your fellow lobster. Whilst soulmate searching is hardly foolproof *more likely to end up in an “on again” “off-again situationship”* Phoebe’s stubbornness concerning the power of friendship will ease any feelings of heart-ache: “boyfriends and girlfriends will come and go but this, this is for life”.
Monica – Dagfa
If, like the majority of us, you’ve been traumatised by horror stories of the hell that is catered accommodation, self-catered may be your best bet (although no way near Monica’s Mitchell and star standard). Even if your cooking ability doesn’t exceed the classic microwave pasta, Dagfa Halls will suit those who see excessive cleaning as nothing more than “just good sense”.
Whilst sharing a kitchen might prove challenging (cause lets face it, a continuously clean kitchen is gold dust), Dagfa offers a chilled space, appropriate for those extroverted introverts who need some time to recuperate.
Aside from an impulsive competitive streak to win, and the occasional plate thrown, Monica’s infectious spirit and dedication to excel will make her the life and soul at Dagfa.
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