Newcastle’s fittest freshers: The boys, round one
Hold onto your knickers girls, the nominees are in
It’s the best part of the year; friendships are still sweet, relationships are blossoming and the TAB is bringing you the best of the best bachelors on campus. You can thank us later.
Without further ado, meet the first round of the fittest fresher nominees…
NUMBER 1 – PATRICK ANDERSON
"Absolute fucking weapon"
From: Norfolk
Halls: Castle Leazes
Studies: Politics and Economics
Weird fact about yourself: One of my middle names is Farquhar.
Best chat up line you have ever used: "Would you like a sip of my bitter? It's from Southwold you know."
Perfect date: Pub lunch, followed by a leisurely walk, ideally accompanied by a couple of labrador puppies.
Current relationship status: Single as one could be!
NUMBER 2 – TOBIAS HOUCHIN
"A lovely lad"
From: Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Halls: Castle Leazes
Studies: Classical Studies
Weird fact about yourself: I'm psychic
Perfect date: Out for a nice meal
Current relationship status: Single
NUMBER 3 – JAMES WAYNE
"Leeds born, Leeds bred, dumb in the brain but good in bed"
From: Leeds
Halls: The View
Studies: Economics and Business
Weirdest thing about yourself: I’m circumcised
Best chat up line you have ever used: "I have just shit in my pants; can I get in yours?"
Perfect date: I'd take her berry picking, then pop her cherry later.
Current relationship status: In a relationship (sorry ladies!)
NUMBER 4 – MATTHEW ILUBE
"Can turn heads but can never turn down a night out"
From: Richmond, London
Halls: Castle Leazes
Studies: Geography and Planning
Weirdest thing about yourself: Before any physical activity I have to listen to classical musical to get in the zone.
Best chat up line you have ever used: "You're beautiful and smart, I just can't see what a man like myself is doing without your number."
Perfect date: I'm a big fan of candlelit dinners and drinks at rooftop restaurants, looking over London.
Current relationship status: Very much single at the moment
NUMBER 5 – JAMIE THARARATNAM
"The only thing worse than his nose piercing is his chat"
From: Belfast
Halls: Jesmond (failed first year lol)
Studies: Business Management
Weirdest thing about yourself: I wear insoles to make myself look taller
Best chat up line you have ever used: "Shag me"
Perfect date: Chicken dippers, potato waffles and a cuddle.
Current relationship status: It's complicated
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