In a plot twist worthy of a bad action movie, dual citizen Joseph Neumeyer brought homemade Molotov cocktails to a U.S. Embassy in Tel Aviv, only to be arrested at JFK after a dramatic airport deportation.

Neumeyer’s explosive daydreams turned into a nightmare as he faces up to 20 years in prison after allegedly attempting to firebomb the U.S. Embassy in Tel Aviv, posting his intentions on social media, and then making a hasty exit that left him in the custody of U.S. authorities. The FBI and the U.S. Attorney's Office are poised to ensure Neumeyer learns that threats against national landmarks—and security guards—are not taken lightly, especially when accompanied by a side of homemade explosives.

The saga began less than a month before Neumeyer’s grand plans fell apart. On May 19, he decided to get in touch with his social media followers in what can only be described as a motivational post gone terribly wrong. "Join me as I burn down the embassy in Tel Aviv. Death to America. Death to Americans and f—k the west," he proclaimed, proving once again that some individuals should reconsider both their public declarations and their hobby of DIY explosives.

In a moment that can only be described as leveling-up in bad decision making, Neumeyer showed up at the embassy with a backpack packed full of three Molotov cocktails. One can only assume that his selection process for the perfect backpack involved equally poor judgment. After allegedly spitting on a security guard—because nothing says 'welcome' quite like bodily fluids—he took off, leaving his deadly contraptions behind like a baker who forgot his pastry at the bakery.

The awkwardness continued as Neumeyer was arrested days later at John F. Kennedy Airport in New York, having been deported from Israel like a tourist who forgot their passport but left with a rather explosive souvenir. It’s unclear what went through his mind while caught between being a dual citizen and a dual failure, but the FBI and U.S. Attorney's Office are set to ensure he faces the harsher realities of both his citizenships. Neumeyer’s use of social media seems especially detrimental here, with authorities likely wishing he had simply opted for an unfiltered travel blog instead of a threat-laden Instagram post.

Upon reflecting on his actions—or perhaps not because it appears reflection was in short supply—Neumeyer now faces charges that include attempting to destroy the U.S. Embassy by means of fire or explosive. Authorities have made it clear that they intend to prosecute him to the fullest extent of the law, a pronouncement that foreshadows an extended episode of lessons learned the hard way rather than a quick trip home to the esteemed land of bratwurst and baseball.

Than the public reaction to Neumeyer’s antics, it’s clear that many are left scratching their heads about how someone could go from dual citizenship to singular disgrace so quickly. Observers are left wondering: was this a mid-life crisis fueled by a need for attention, or was he simply marking his calendar with some wildly misguided ideas? Whatever the case, the line between performance art and terrorism is now blurred further thanks to his poorly planned plot.

Whether or not Neumeyer ever revisits social media for more career moves remains a mystery, but there's certainly one lesson to take home: if you’re taking Molotov cocktails to an embassy, it’s a good idea to leave social media out of it entirely. As Neumeyer now prepares for possibly two decades of reflection behind bars, he may come to terms with the fact that sometimes, the only thing that should be fiery hot is your latest batch of chili—not a threat to an entire nation, much less its diplomatic missions.