MAJOR MUDDLES is a term used to describe chaotic and confusing situations. It is often used in the military to refer to a situation that has gone wrong due to miscommunication or lack of planning. The term SNAFUS, which is an acronym for Situation Normal All Fouled Up, is often used interchangeably with MAJOR MUDDLES. Both terms are used to describe a situation that has become chaotic and disorganized due to a lack of organization or communication.