MORE than half of Brits frequently suffer from ‘h-anger’ – with waiting in long queues for events like gigs, sitting in traffic, and in work meetings among the top moments it strikes.
A poll of 2,000 adults revealed other common moments they’re struck by it include when delayed on trains, the journey home from a night out and on a long bus or coach journey.
Pasta, chips and sandwiches are seen as the best way to solve hanger[/caption]
Two bouts of h-angriness were experienced per week, with 34 per cent not realising until it was too late.
And 31 per cent admitted it leaves them struggling to enjoy things as much.
The research was commissioned by Dolmio, which set up a pop-up food truck in one of the UK’s major cities to serve pasta with its latest Intensify sauce to hungry gig-goers this weekend.
With fans queuing for hours to witness the return of one of Britain’s most iconic acts, this made sure no one had to ‘look back in hanger’ during one of the biggest music events of the year.
For those who have struggled to enjoy an experience as a result of hanger, 67 per cent simply can’t focus on the moment and 45 per cent get put off joining in with anything like a picture or dancing.
Three in 10 have experienced hanger during a live event such as a gig, with 88 per cent believing long queues to get into arenas are major contributing factors.
It also emerged pasta, chips and sandwiches were seen as the quick meals that can help avoid hanger ahead of an outing.
Of those struck by hangriness, 34 per cent admitted other people noticed when it had arrived.
With some of the top symptoms including irritability, difficulty concentrating and a short temper according to the OnePoll data.
And 34 per cent said they’re terrible at planning ahead when it comes to avoiding a bout of hanger.
While 46 per cent wish they had inspiration for quick meals to whip up to avoid such spells before heading out.
Hana Hutchinson, European brand director at Mars, said: “Hanger happens to the best of us – me included.
“But when we saw how it’s impacting peoples’ experiences, particularly at live events, we had to put a stop to it for the return of the Gallaghers.
“This was the perfect reminder that quick and tasty meals are only a jar away, no matter what you’ve got on.”
Top 10 places Brits’ experience ‘hanger’
1. Sitting in traffic
2. Work meetings
3. Long queues for events such as gigs and festivals
4. Delays on a train
5. On the way home from a night out
6. When on a long bus or coach journey
7. On a long flight
8. A busy tourist location
9. At the airport
10. Waiting for an appointment at the doctors
Long queues and high prices deter over half of Brits from eating at gigs[/caption]
