Ed Helms Dives Into Disaster
Briefly

Actor Ed Helms discusses his new book, 'Snafu', which is based on his podcast and deals with major historical screw-ups over the last seventy years, including fascinating anecdotes from events like Biosphere 2. The title itself is an acronym from the Second World War, which adds a layer of contextual humor to the discussion. Helms also reflects on his own challenges, including his ADHD diagnosis, revealing personal insights that enrich the narrative. Through this project, Helms combines history with humor, diverging from typical actor memoirs to present a unique perspective.
"Random Things Falling from the Sky" wouldn't be a terrible alternative title for Helms's new book, "Snafu"-based on his podcast of the same name-which recounts the biggest screwups of the past seventy years.
Helms explained that the word 'Snafu' was popularized during the Second World War and is an acronym for 'Situation normal: all fucked up.' He added a Southern twist with similar descriptors.
Read at The New Yorker
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