Reply #25: You know, I'm a Mensan [View All]

[Stargazer09]

But I don't go around bragging about it (well, except right here, but your "friend" brought it up).

There are ways of getting into Mensa by taking tests that weren't exactly designed to test true intelligence. I knew one guy who took an Army officer test, since that used to be an accepted alternate to a real IQ test. He had to take it six or seven times before he memorized enough of it to get a qualifying score for Mensa. I think my six year old son could run circles around the guy mentally, but once you get into Mensa, they can't kick you out for being a fraud or an idiot. Oh, and he still lived at home, when he was in his 40s. Couldn't drive, either, because he couldn't pass the driver's test.

Bottom line: Being in Mensa doesn't necessarily make you a genius.

I love your responses, and I hope that he continues to show off his "intellect." :rofl: