Boston.com / News / World / Europe / Tale of woe for Denmark's Little Mermaid: "'The Little Mermaid is more a symbol for tourists, but not for Denmark,' Svensen said. 'She's not that beautiful. She's not that big. She is not art. She is a bit disappointing actually.'



'The story of her destruction had some meaning the first time. But ever since then it is a copy cat story, and that is not that interesting. When they find out who did it, we will cover that.'"