Mensa

You joined Mensa without knowing anything about it? Try www.mensa.org. You may not fall into this category, but the only time I ever hear Mensa mentioned is when someone wants other people to think he is smart.

not very smart

Now isnt that Ironic?

Congrats on getting in - I have an aunt who's a member. She's a little odd - but I'm not sure that's because of MENSA. How was the test? I've always been tempted to take it and have been told that I would probably pass. I've just never gotten around to it. Bradford

You don't have to take the Mensa test to become a member. You can qualify with a bunch of other tests (LSAT, etc.). For example, a 163 on the LSAT qualifies you.

Funny Story - Shortly before I started dating Jill she went out once (ONCE) with a guy who talked down to her and explained that he was in Mensa so she might not understand... Jill asked him how he scored on the test, took it, beat him by 10 and politely informed him that it was time for her to find someone with an intellect equal to hers. (She later decided to scrap that plan in favor of finding someone funny with great hair)

The first rule of Mensa is that you don't talk about Mensa. Boo-yeah. p.s. this thread is hilarious.

Wow, can I touch you?

Ha ha, good one, ha ha. I always laugh when I think about Mensa. At least in the Shriner's you get a fez.

Is it like the Vienna Circle?

Mensa has always struck me as the sort of organization you join just so you can tell people you're a member. I guess it would be alright if there were actually functions you attended, but otherwise I don't see the point. I had a class last quarter with this guy who used to constantly throw into conversation that he was a member of Mensa. One time he even got his membership card out during class. I don't want to be part of any organization that would have that guy as a member.

Apparently Mensa clubs do hold parties and mixers for their members. I can't even imagine how gruesome that would be.