As far as 'fucked up' goes in the world of no restraint that the internet allows, this is pretty much in the 'negatives' on the endless list of atrocities. Eh, everyone has their soft spots. I go berserk if I see a dog being beaten; others won't bat an eye.
Either way, it's entertaining to see both a tick being killed in such an interesting way and people actually being saddened by it so... good gif. good stuff.
Also... I'm sure it is alive..but there's no indication that is actually is. Either way. Just to try and make you guys feel better if you're honestly broken up over this. Pathetic attempt....eh!