SNAFU

The Definitive Guide to History's Greatest Screwups

By: Ed Helms

Narrated by: Ed Helms

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.

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.

laugh and Learn

I knew some of the stories but had a greater appreciation of these events. I laughed hard at several of these stories

Delightful!

Just a lot of fun! Really enjoyable and educational read. You will love it! It’s very entertaining and interesting.

Ted is a great storyteller!

Ted’s team really knows how to write captivating short stories, and he knows how to deliver them!

My only wish is that there was more content each story.

A fun listen that entertains start to finish!

I’ve not listened to the podcast but this book makes me want to! Fun audio, well narrated by Ed Helms.

Rehash of old stories

Not very funny or informative. Don’t waste your time or money. If you lived at at all you already know this storyline.