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SNAFU
The Definitive Guide to History’s Greatest Screwups
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By Ed Helms
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- Audiobook Download (Unabridged) $24.99
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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.
Genre:
- On Sale
- Apr 29, 2025
- Page Count
- 288 pages
- Publisher
- Grand Central Publishing
- ISBN-13
- 9781538769478

SNAFU BOOK TOUR
Meet Ed Helms
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Ed Helms in Conversation: SNAFU — A Hilarious History of Epic Screwups.
1395 Lexington Avenue (between 91st & 92nd streets) New York, NY 10128
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Barnes & Noble (Philadelphia, PA)
Barnes & Noble – Philadelphia welcomes actor, comedian, and author Ed Helms to discuss SNAFU.
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Sixth & I Event
Sixth & I welcomes actor, comedian, and author Ed Helms to discuss SNAFU.
600 I Street, NW Washington, DC 20001
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The Tara Theatre w. A Cappella Books
ATLFF and A Cappella Books present an evening with Ed Helms – “SNAFU”
2345 Cheshire Bridge Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30324
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Chicago Humanities Festival Event
Ed Helms on SNAFU – The famed comedian talks his new book and history’s greatest screwups.
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WBUR CitySpace
SNAFU: Actor and comedian Ed Helms on history’s greatest screwups.
890 Commonwealth Avenue Boston, MA 02215
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The Commonwealth Club
The Commonwealth Club welcomes actor, comedian, and author Ed Helms to discuss SNAFU.
Cubberley Community Center Theatre 4120 Middlefield Road (near Montrose & Middlefield) Palo Alto, CA 94306
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LA Live Talks
An Evening with Ed Helms , discussing his book, SNAFU: The Definitive Guide to History’s Greatest Screwups.
Glorya Kaufman Performing Arts Center at Vista Del Mar 3200 Motor Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90034
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