Why Do You Get Hangry?

Hanger is the grumpiness you feel when you are hungry. We've all been there, but what's the science behind it?

Hosted by: Hank Green

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[Master_Therion]

Wow, Hank is really mad that Snickers didn't sponsor this episode. Or is he just hungry? o_O

[walksoflifesixnine]

Big ups to "Not SR Foxley"

You da real MVP.

[sebastianelytron]

So the IKEA employee was right! When I told him how practically _everything_ in the bedroom on display is fake - fake fruits on the table, fake books on the bookshelf, even fake trousers hanging in the wardrobe. "But, " he said "the hanger is real."

[brendencrowe]

“...but not a yet!” best line ever Hank!!!

[ChadMojito]

"After a good dinner one can forgive anybody, even one's own relations." - Oscar Wilde

[josephvause]

Attributing the wrong emotion to what’s going on in your body is totally something I’ve done before, I spent a good 40 minutes believing that I was really depressed for some reason then realised that I was in fact just thirsty. Scientists feel free to use this as a case study.

[musclehank]

I use Hanger when I want to break my weight lifting records; it's quite usefull

[clericneokun]

0:56 This is quite true in my case. It's such a common occurrence that I've actually trained myself to immediately "feel" my stomach any time I start sensing another anxiety attack.

P.S. I loved that Master Troll Donation XD

[BigStuffedRhino]

You're not you when you're Hank-ry 😂😂

[pwnyyGaming]

Someone paid all that money just to say Not SR Foxley? Oh yeah, and also to support an awesome show! :p

[benmasta]

Answer:

To feel less guilt when forcibly stealing food from another person in survival situations.

[hotdrippyglass]

Thank You "NOT S R Foxley". It's people like you that really make this world a more pleasant place to live in.

[Nhojneirbo]

No wonder people sometimes treat food service workers badly! They’re HANGRY !!!

[Noukz]

OMG, that definition and animation of emotion is so spot on! And people let themselves be controlled by their emotions every single day!

[RBuckminsterFuller]

This is why you feed your pet tigers before they get hangry enough to eat you.

[atalantab]

I love not sr foxley. Just the fact he saw the last video and decides 'Yeah he's not getting it this time!'

[Neo.]

Hank, you’re not you when you’re snicker ang... I mean, hungry

[whatsinadeadname]

The two-factor theory came up a fair bit in my psychology courses, and rang true with a number of experiences I've had. I can't readily distinguish between hypoglycemia and anxiety, so I'm often affectively flat when others would describe themselves as nervous. Instead, I think I just need something to eat. I still feel befuddled, but associate that with a lack of sugar instead of risk/danger.

[kf]

This was amazing. Informational and funny with the Snickers bit and "not SR foxley" love it

[jeremiasrobinson]

At first I thought that "Hanger" meant " Hank angry".