SNAFU: The Definitive Guide to History's Greatest Screwups

By: Ed Helms

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Synopsis: From actor, comedian, writer, and host of the hit history podcast SNAFU, Ed Helms brings you an absurdly entertaining look at history&’s biggest blunders, complete with lively illustrations. History contains a plethora of insane screwups—otherwise known as SNAFUs. Coined during World War I, SNAFU is an acronym that stands for Situation Normal: All F*cked Up. In other words, &“things are pretty screwed up, but aren&’t they always?&” Spanning from the 1950&’s to the 2000&’s, Ed Helms steps in as unofficial history teacher for a deep dive into each decade&’s craziest SNAFUs. From planting nukes on the moon to training felines as CIA spies to weaponizing the weather, this book will unpack the incredibly ironic decision-making and hilariously terrifying aftermath of America&’s biggest mishaps. Filled with sharp humor, SNAFU is a wild ride through time that not only entertains but offers fresh insights that just might prevent history from repeating itself again and again.