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SNAFU
Ed Helms
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SNAFU

the hilarious new book from The Office and Hangover comedian

by Ed Helms

Grand Central · 2025

Peak rank

#10

Weeks on list

1

Debuted

May 2025

Chart History

#1510152025

1 week on the Hardcover Nonfiction list, peaking at #10

From actor, comedian, writer, and host of the hit history podcast SNAFU, Ed Helms brings you an absurdly entertaining look at history's greatest screwups, 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 and lively illustrations, 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.

All Appearances

10NEWMay 18, 2025wk 1

Details

ISBN-13
9781035431014
ISBN-10
1035431017
Published
2025
Pages
396
Publisher
Grand Central
Categories
History

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