Steven Chu is not considering a bomb

I was reading the Wikipedia article about the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill, specifically the section about the efforts to stem the flow of oil.  Under the section that explains the possible use of explosive devices, I was rather surprised to find out from the article that "Federal officials also confirmed neither Energy Secretary Steven Chu nor anyone else ever considered using a nuclear device."  Wait, what?  I hadn't heard or read anything about the use of nukes in this situation, so reading this quote was a bit like having someone confirm to me that doctors had "never considered the use of a shotgun in treating my condition" - although at face value its good to know, its not exactly the most reassuring.  But sure enough, I checked out the source to find a Times piece: Nuclear Option on Oil Spill?  No way, U.S says - apparently the Feds really did feel the need to confirm the fact that they hadn't ever considered the nuclear option here... Good to know, I guess.

Still, I can't help but feel that the picture of Energy Secretary Steven Chu with the caption "Energy Secretary Steven chu is not considering a bomb" is somehow an internet meme waiting to happen.