When Does Hungry Become Hangry?

Have you ever been grumpy, only to realize that you’re hungry?Many people feel more irritable, annoyed, or negative when hungry – an experience colloquially called being “hangry.” The idea that hunger affects our feelings and behaviors is widespread – from advertisements to memes and merchandise. But surprisingly little research investigates how feeling hungry transforms into feeling hangry.Psychologists have traditionally thought of hunger and emotions as separate,