Really? I hate the little mermaid story. It is one of the cruelest, most awful stories I can think of. I used to have nightmares about her walking on sharp swords...
Or do you mean the cleaned up Disney version?
Bird of paradise. Hmmm. Define paradise. I define it as Wyoming, so I reckon I'll say the night hawk.
What is your favorite way to spend an unexpectedly free afternoon?