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Americans searched for junk food and alcohol during elections

2020-11-05T18:50:47.290Z


Their priorities were reflected in these Google searches that hit all-time highs on Election Day, according to Google Trends.


(CNN Business) -

As Americans waited and watched the election results Tuesday night, many looked for ways to ease their anxiety about the 2020 presidential election.

And their priorities were reflected in these Google searches that hit all-time highs Tuesday night, according to Google Trends:

Cookies near me

Chinese food near me

Liquor Stores Near Me

advertising

Pizza near me

Burgers near me

Fries near me

New York Times technology columnist Kevin Roose tweeted about the Ben & Jerry's shortage Tuesday night, saying: "Anxiety index: all Ben and Jerry's freezer in the store is empty."

Dozens of tweets followed in response, showing photos of empty liquor shelves, freezers full of desserts and empty ice cream bowls.

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Food and alcohol cravings in times of stress are a well-known phenomenon.

Foods full of fat and sugar appear to have a feedback effect that slows stress-related responses and emotions, according to a Harvard study.

Food appears to counteract stress, and this likely contributes to people's stress-induced cravings.

Americans also drown their worries in alcohol.

On Election Day, liquor delivery company Drizly reported a 68% increase in sales compared to the average of the previous four Tuesdays.

Drizly, which operates in 26 states, said orders were up across the board, but sales in blue states were up 75%, while sales in red states were up 33%.

Junk food

Source: cnnespanol

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