This is probably a really odd question

Toucan311 Posted: Apr 10, 2008 11:57 AM

This is probably a really odd question

Is anyone on here in Mensa?

LuvMyAlfonse Posted: Apr 10, 2008 12:00 PM

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Not I. Are you?

Toucan311 Posted: Apr 10, 2008 12:00 PM

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Posted by LuvMyAlfonse

Not I. Are you?

Of course. I'm a rocket scientist for God's sake.

teenigrrl Posted: Apr 10, 2008 12:02 PM

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i am not. my manager at my old job was admitted. it was like the most exciting day of his life when he found out.

Kimbalina Posted: Apr 10, 2008 12:13 PM

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what is mensa?

dajc23 Posted: Apr 10, 2008 12:15 PM

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i'm a genius

Toucan311 Posted: Apr 10, 2008 12:17 PM

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A super snotty and pretentious club for people that want to flaunt their intelligence.

Kimbalina Posted: Apr 10, 2008 12:18 PM

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lol!
I guess it makes sense that I have never heard of it then!

dangell427 Posted: Apr 10, 2008 12:21 PM

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Posted by Kimbalina

lol!
I guess it makes sense that I have never heard of it then!

right there with ya kim!!!

yelley77 Posted: Apr 10, 2008 12:37 PM

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Posted by Kimbalina

what is mensa?

Mensa is the largest, oldest, and most famous high-IQ society in the world.[1][2][3] The not-for-profit organization restricts its membership to people with high testable IQs. Members must score at the 98th percentile or higher of a standardized, supervised intelligence test.[4][5] Mensa is formally composed of national groups and the umbrella organization Mensa International.

Mensa (pronounced /'m?ns?/; IPA: ['mensa] in Latin) means 'table' in Latin as is symbolized in the organization's logo.

I googled and I'm proud

Kimbalina Posted: Apr 10, 2008 12:39 PM

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Thank you danielle!

mathteach Posted: Apr 10, 2008 01:10 PM

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I am almost embarrassed to admit it: yes.

LuvMyAlfonse Posted: Apr 10, 2008 01:19 PM

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Posted by mathteach

I am almost embarrassed to admit it: yes.

Why in the world would you be embarrassed? When I was in 5th grade - that's what I wanted most in the world!!!!

edit: spelling

Toucan311 Posted: Apr 10, 2008 01:20 PM

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Posted by yelley77

Posted by Kimbalina

what is mensa?

Mensa is the largest, oldest, and most famous high-IQ society in the world.[1][2][3] The not-for-profit organization restricts its membership to people with high testable IQs. Members must score at the 98th percentile or higher of a standardized, supervised intelligence test.[4][5] Mensa is formally composed of national groups and the umbrella organization Mensa International.

Mensa (pronounced /'m?ns?/; IPA: ['mensa] in Latin) means 'table' in Latin as is symbolized in the organization's logo.

I googled and I'm proud

Thank God you included the pronounciation!!

Toucan311 Posted: Apr 10, 2008 01:21 PM

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Posted by mathteach

I am almost embarrassed to admit it: yes.

Ok, then my question to you is this: What do you GET from it? You have to pay yearly dues, and for what? Just the title and the free magazine? Or is there another benefit.

KarinAmanda Posted: Apr 10, 2008 01:21 PM

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Posted by LuvMyAlfonse

Posted by mathteach

I am almost embarrassed to admit it: yes.

Why in the world would you be embarrassed? When I was in 5th grade - that's what I wanted most in the world!!!!

edit: spelling

i was in SAILS 'students advanced in learning skills' as a kid and honors classes, thats as close as I will ever come to MENSA

OH and i ALWAYS take the mensa quiz in the back of American Today (the American Airlines magazine on AA flights)

mathteach Posted: Apr 10, 2008 01:30 PM

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Posted by Mimacat

Posted by mathteach

I am almost embarrassed to admit it: yes.

Ok, then my question to you is this: What do you GET from it? You have to pay yearly dues, and for what? Just the title and the free magazine? Or is there another benefit.

When I was in HS I really wanted to get into Mensa for college purposes. So I joined in the 11th grade. Yes, I got into really good schools, only to discover I couldn't $ for them.

Benefit now: I am not the prettiest girl, the thinnest girl, and I don't like my hair. BUT I am in Mensa, and not everyone can say that. However, I don't really tell people because people react wierd sometimes. That's why I said I am embarrassed to admit it sometimes.