The odds of getting blown up and getting into the news are still roughly parallel to winning in lottery.

So, it's still pretty funny I say. Grandmas don't explode..

Given it's not even in reference to terrorist attacks, I don't find it in any way offensive personally. And I was pretty shaken up by how close to me the Paris attacks were.

Let's try not to let terrorism enter _every_ conversation.

Well, quite. Obviously there's absolutely no difference between a comment about a pacemaker exploding during the cremation process used to comic effect in a work of fiction and a real suicide bomber.

I'd suggest not using the arj utility to 'explode' any old archives during this difficult period until such time as you feel more able to cope. If you absolutely must, then I'm sure PTSD counseling is available.