OSLO – In a move lauded by some as 'deeply symbolic' and by others as 'an exquisite example of stating the obvious,' the Nobel Peace Prize was today bestowed upon the Japanese atomic bomb survivors, collectively known as the Hibakusha.

The committee praised the group for their tireless efforts over the past seven decades, which have demonstrably resulted in zero additional nuclear attacks on Hiroshima and Nagasaki. 'Their dedication to preventing a repeat of the 1945 incidents within their own cities is truly unparalleled,' stated Berit Reiss-Andersen, chair of the Norwegian Nobel Committee, during the announcement. 'It’s a powerful message that, with enough personal sacrifice, one can indeed avoid being bombed twice in the same spot.'

Critics, however, questioned the committee's criteria. 'While undoubtedly deserving of recognition for their suffering and advocacy, it feels a bit like giving an award to a tightrope walker for not falling off the wire after being pushed,' remarked Dr. Elara Vance, a geopolitical analyst. 'The achievement isn't just not getting bombed again; it's surviving the initial bombing and then campaigning for global disarmament, which is a slightly different, more active kind of peace-making.'

A spokesperson for the Hibakusha, reached for comment, reportedly sighed deeply before politely thanking the committee for acknowledging their unique contribution to nuclear non-proliferation, particularly in their immediate neighborhoods.