Exact time of day Brits experience 'hanger' as it strikes 100 times a year
A new study has revealed that the average Brit gets 'hangry' 100 times a year with the most common time for 'hanger' to strike being at 2.22pm
A study of 2,000 individuals has uncovered that a whopping 72 per cent have experienced 'hanger', a state of being both hungry and angry, at one time or another with nearly half joking "you wouldn't like me when I'm hangry."
A third say they've been caught out by a loud stomach rumble in a meeting, while 12 per cent have even experienced an ill-timed grumbling stomach mid-date. And according to the study this mood can wreak havoc on productivity, as 32 per cent confess hanger saps their motivation, while others admit it's led to blunders at work or affected their humour.
Commissioned by McDonald's to mark the release of their new Big Arch burger, the research exposes that 26 per cent manage their symptoms of hanger 'poorly'.
A spokesperson for McDonald's: "It's an easy trap to fall into because hanger can spring upon us at any moment.
"It's important that we are prepared for these moments and have something on hand to relieve the hanger symptoms."
Beyond the lack of food, the survey pinpoints stress and sleep deprivation as leading culprits for hanger episodes, which mostly strike out of boredom but can be unpredictable and occur at 'random times'.
Research has revealed that 63 per cent of individuals can identify the warning signs of hanger before it sets in.
When they feel it coming on, 57 per cent quickly seek out a convenient snack, while 36 per cent attempt to alleviate their hunger with water.
The study found that young adults aged 18-24 are the most prone to hanger, with 48 per cent admitting to experiencing it at least three times a week.
A spokesperson for McDonald's commented: "It is a good sign that Brits are aware when they're feeling hangry. A quick solution is always key so that you can continue to go about your day, at your best."
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