Is the latest "terrorist attack" a real threat or the act of another lame poser?

I’m going to respectfully disagree, since it usually has exactly the opposite effect. If a terrorist organization can spot a hole in security, they need to hit it big and fast. Incompetent half-efforts like the shoe bomber and underpants bomber raise awareness and cause those holes to be sealed.

You might have something there. If I were to ram two condoms up my anus–one with an explosive, the other with a catalyst–then board a plane, adjourn to the commode, remove said articles and mix, I could see some serious damage being done.

Chemists–would this be possible?

Right, it is essentially slang for “Mujahideen”.