diff --git a/code/datums/uplink_items/uplink_general.dm b/code/datums/uplink_items/uplink_general.dm
index a58bbf324dd..9f8b899c38c 100644
--- a/code/datums/uplink_items/uplink_general.dm
+++ b/code/datums/uplink_items/uplink_general.dm
@@ -388,7 +388,7 @@ GLOBAL_LIST_INIT(uplink_items, subtypesof(/datum/uplink_item))
 
 /datum/uplink_item/explosives/plastic_explosives
 	name = "Composition C-4"
-	desc = "C-4 is plastic explosive of the common variety Composition C. Reliably destroys the object it's placed on, assuming it isn't bomb resistant. Does not stick to crewmembers. Will only destroy station floors if placed directly on it. It has a modifiable timer with a minimum setting of 10 seconds."
+	desc = "C-4 is plastic explosive of the common variety Composition C. Reliably destroys the object it's placed on, assuming it isn't bomb resistant. Remarkably good for disposing bodies, or tired crewmates. Will only destroy station floors if placed directly on it. It has a modifiable timer with a minimum setting of 10 seconds."
 	reference = "C4"
 	item = /obj/item/grenade/plastic/c4
 	cost = 5
diff --git a/code/game/objects/items/weapons/explosives.dm b/code/game/objects/items/weapons/explosives.dm
index dd5df9c4122..2306002dc48 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/items/weapons/explosives.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/items/weapons/explosives.dm
@@ -63,25 +63,25 @@
 		det_time = newtime
 		to_chat(user, "Timer set for [det_time] seconds.")
 
-/obj/item/grenade/plastic/afterattack(atom/movable/AM, mob/user, flag)
+/obj/item/grenade/plastic/afterattack(mob/AM, mob/user, flag)
 	if(!flag)
 		return
-	if(iscarbon(AM))
-		to_chat(user, "<span class='warning'>You can't get the [src] to stick to [AM]!</span>")
+	if(ismob(AM) && AM.stat == CONSCIOUS)
+		to_chat(user, "<span class='warning'>You can't get the [src] to stick to [AM]! Perhaps if [AM] was asleep or dead you could attach it?</span>")
 		return
 	if(isobserver(AM))
 		to_chat(user, "<span class='warning'>Your hand just phases through [AM]!</span>")
 		return
 	to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You start planting [src].[isnull(nadeassembly) ? " The timer is set to [det_time]..." : ""]</span>")
 
-	if(do_after(user, 50 * toolspeed, target = AM))
+	if(do_after(user, 5 SECONDS * toolspeed, target = AM))
 		if(!user.unEquip(src))
 			return
 		target = AM
 		loc = null
 
 		if(notify_admins)
-			message_admins("[ADMIN_LOOKUPFLW(user)] planted [src.name] on [target.name] at ([target.x],[target.y],[target.z] - <a href='byond://?_src_=holder;adminplayerobservecoodjump=1;X=[target.x];Y=[target.y];Z=[target.z]'>JMP</a>) with [det_time] second fuse", 0, 1)
+			message_admins("[ADMIN_LOOKUPFLW(user)] planted [name] on [target.name] at ([target.x],[target.y],[target.z] - <a href='byond://?_src_=holder;adminplayerobservecoodjump=1;X=[target.x];Y=[target.y];Z=[target.z]'>JMP</a>) with [det_time] second fuse", 0, 1)
 			log_game("[key_name(user)] planted [name] on [target.name] at ([target.x],[target.y],[target.z]) with [det_time] second fuse")
 
 		AddComponent(/datum/component/persistent_overlay, image_overlay, target)