{"product_id":"snafu-the-definitive-guide-to-historys-greatest-screwups-hardcover","title":"Snafu: The Definitive Guide to History's Greatest Screwups - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eEd Helms\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e Bestseller \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 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.  \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 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?\" \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Spanning from the 1950's to the present day, \u003ci\u003eSNAFU\u003c\/i\u003e features Ed Helms as unofficial history teacher with a loving tribute to humanity's finest face-plants, diving into each decade's craziest SNAFUs. From planting nukes on the moon to training felines as CIA spies to weaponizing the weather, this book unpacks the incredibly ironic decision-making and hilariously terrifying aftermath of America's biggest mishaps. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Filled with sharp humor and lively illustrations, \u003ci\u003eSNAFU \u003c\/i\u003eis a wild ride through time that covers the head-scratching and occasionally inspiring blunders that have shaped our world and made historians spit-take. They're the kinds of stories that not only entertain but offers fresh insights that just might prevent history from repeating itself again and again.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEd Helms\u003c\/b\u003e is an actor, comedian, and writer who first gained national attention as a correspondent on \u003ci\u003eThe Daily Show\u003c\/i\u003e with Jon Stewart. Helms is perhaps best known for his iconic roles as Andy Bernard on NBC's hit sitcom \u003ci\u003eThe Office\u003c\/i\u003e and Stu in \u003ci\u003eThe Hangover\u003c\/i\u003e film trilogy alongside Bradley Cooper and Zach Galifianakis. His extensive filmography includes more titles such as \u003ci\u003eVacation\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eCedar Rapids\u003c\/i\u003e, and the hit Netflix comedy \u003ci\u003eFamily Switch\u003c\/i\u003e alongside Jennifer Garner. Ed also co-created and starred in \u003ci\u003eRutherford Falls\u003c\/i\u003e, an acclaimed sitcom on Peacock that cleverly tackled identity and history. When he's not acting or producing projects through his company Pacific Electric Picture Co., Ed is busy hosting \u003ci\u003eSNAFU\u003c\/i\u003e, the hilarious and illuminating podcast that inspired this book. A proud banjo enthusiast, he co-founded The Bluegrass Situation, a platform for roots music fans. Ed hails from Atlanta, GA, and currently lives in Los Angeles with his family, who remain the greatest audience--and toughest critics--of his many dad jokes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 288\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.11 x 9.13 x 6.35 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 29, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53577699393843,"sku":"9781538769478","price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/s3xxpj-vy.myshopify.com\/products\/snafu-the-definitive-guide-to-historys-greatest-screwups-hardcover","provider":"The Celestial Starlit Phoenix ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}