No, no, no...
Atomic bombs, and other explosions are examples of the release of nuclear energy. They really have little to do with Kinetic Energy or Momentum.
But the thing men are really after is speed! Men are simple beings, with simple interests. Kinetic energy is simply delving too deep into physics... it is the humble scalar speed that has the capturing power to amuse!
An aircraft carrier has both more momentum, and kinetic energy (and more chemical energy also) than a bright red Porche 911 doing 140 on the freeway, and yet which one is more appealing to the average male?
I rest my case!