A recent survey of adults found three-fourths (74%) admit their hunger gets the best of them five times a week, culminating in an astounding 21,000+ “hangry” outbursts over the course of their lifetimes.
WHERE PEOPLE ARE “HANGRY”
At home – 41%
At work – 35%
While shopping – 34%
Running errands – 33%
Traveling (road trips, long flights, etc.) – 33%
While exercising – 24%
Doctor’s appointment – 23%
Pool/beach – 22%
Sporting events – 21%
My kid’s sporting event – 20%
Movie theater – 20%
Wedding – 19%
Happy hour – 19%
Job interview – 18%
WHAT ARE PEOPLE MOST GUILTY OF WHEN “HANGRY”?
Sneaking to eat leftovers knowing a roommate or significant other was saving – 42%
Eating kids’ snacks – 39%
Eating discarded food off the top of the garbage can or that’s been thrown out – 28%
Eating expired food – 27%
Stealing someone else’s food/leftovers from the office or shared kitchen – 27%
WHAT WOULD PEOPLE DO TO NEVER BE “HANGRY”?
Stock my fridge/freezer with a month’s supply of food – 49%
Give up social media for a month – 32%
Eat only my favorite food for a month – 30%
Get a tattoo of my favorite food item – 26%
Run 5 miles – 26%
Change my name to my favorite snack – 25%
Wear the same clothes for a week – 16%
Not watch my favorite sports team for a whole season – 12%
