So, You're a Failed Actor is a self-help book that first appeared in the episode "Best Fronds".
Appearance[]
It is a red book with yellow titles and images of a comedy and tragedy masks.
Background[]
In "Best Fronds", Hop Pop is seen reading the book in his study after he locks the house so Anne and Sprig stayed in. The two kids plan to steal the key from Hop Pop's pocket so that they can have a dip in the nearby lake. They find that Hop Pop has fallen asleep with his eyes open, making acquiring the key easy. Hop Pop eventually wakes up and puts the book down to check on Anne and Sprig, who seemingly appear to have been playing a board game in the basement.
Trivia[]
- The book's title foreshadows Hop Pop's failed career as a thespian that would later be revealed in subsequent episodes.