At my son’s school event, the organizers stalled for time. Their strategy? Trivia.

First question, “Who wrote ‘The Little Mermaid?'”

I answered without hesitation, “Hans Christian Andersen!”

Instead of looking at me with respect, they looked at me with a bit of joking concern. “I didn’t know you were a big Little Mermaid fan?” Ha, ha, ha. Yuck, it up, because who got the answer right? Me.

I was in need of trivia redemption. I got ready to pounce. My chance came a few questions later, “Name the four U.S. Presidents who were assassinated.”

I jumped at it! “Lincoln, Garfield, McKinley, and Kennedy.” Correct. Aced it. Sadly, knowing a fairytale author may cause concern, but knowing assassinated leaders really raises red flags.

Well, stop people. I happen to be a graduate of McKinley Elementary School and yes, I do like the Little Mermaid. Take that trivia and pursue it.