“It’s lovely, really nice. I think everybody missed it when it was gone even though it was only gone for a couple of weeks.”
Mr McKee, who is known for his colourful depictions of everyday life in South Yorkshire, announced his famous couple were “back” on Monday afternoon.
He said repainting them had only taken a day but the wet weather last week meant he had to do it twice as it got rained off the first time.
“It was great to get the opportunity to repaint The Snog,” Mr McKee said.
“After gracing the wall of Fagan’s for the past 11 years, they were really starting to look their age so a revamp was definitely in order.”
He added: “I took the opportunity to give Joy a new hairdo and get her a new coat.
“The mural looks lovely and vibrant now and is set for the next 20 years – and more, hopefully.”
Kieran Byfield, who has been living in Sheffield for two years, was keen to come to the city centre to see the new mural for himself.
“It’s just nice to look at,” said Mr Byfield, 58.
“It’s a very well known local landmark and even people who are not from Sheffield are aware of it.”
