I believe the word you're looking for is 'galvanized'

"What we did seems to have pulverized the planet."

But that's where I keep all my stuff!

In his defense, he's probably more at home in Quebecois than English. On the other hand, he's a xenophobic asshole. Although this anti-Muslim sentiment doesn't make me feel more loved, it at least makes feel warm inside to know that people are sharing their hate around.