NEW YORK – Law enforcement officials are reportedly scratching their heads after discovering that two recently apprehended individuals, accused of planning an ISIS-inspired attack, failed to utilize widely accessible social media tutorials for constructing more effective explosive devices. Prosecutors noted one suspect's aspiration for a deadlier outcome than the Boston Marathon bombing, leading experts to question their research methods.

“It’s truly perplexing,” stated Dr. Evelyn Thorne, a leading expert in digital radicalization trends at the Institute for Modern Extremism. “With the sheer volume of DIY content available on platforms like TikTok and YouTube – everything from artisanal sourdough to advanced pyrotechnics – you’d think these individuals would at least cross-reference their blueprints. It’s almost as if they didn’t even search for ‘explosives for beginners’ or ‘maximize blast radius tutorial.’”

NYPD Commissioner Reginald 'Reggie' Stone echoed the sentiment, emphasizing the department's commitment to public safety, even from poorly executed threats. “We train our officers for the worst, but frankly, this level of amateurism is almost insulting,” Stone remarked. “We’re seeing increasing signs of radicalization, yes, but also a worrying decline in basic engineering competency among these groups. It’s a quality control issue, really.”

Sources close to the investigation suggest that future counter-terrorism efforts may include distributing pamphlets on 'Best Practices for Bomb-Making' to ensure aspiring attackers are at least operating with accurate, up-to-date information, thereby making their eventual capture more efficient for law enforcement.