Comments | mensanminds: So, what's Mensa really like.

beckyzoole in mensanminds

So, what's Mensa really like.

Mar 08, 2007 10:26

My friend Joan-who-does-not-have-an-LJ has made a great post about Mensa in her blog, BunsOfStrudel.

If you've never been to a Regional Gathering and wonder what it's like, read her post about "the last socially smelly sock at the bottom of my nerd hamper", Mensa membership!

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angelalala March 8 2007, 17:12:47 UTC

Interesting post! Thanks for sharing it ( ... )

queencallipygos March 22 2007, 17:43:12 UTC

The most common reaction is that people tend to not believe me and want to see proof. So I carry my membership card with me at all times in case there’s ever a debate I need to win easily (“Oh yeah?! BOOM! Mensa member!”) (Joke. I have never done and would never do that.)I actually pull my card out to lighten the mood during those awkward moments when I've done something kind of stupid, and people around me are smothering their laughter because they aren't sure whether I'm going to be goodnatured about my mistake or whether I'm embarrassed. I usually grin, show them my card and say, "Want to know what makes this moment even funnier?" And then they see it, realize I'm laughing at myself too, and they share in the joke ( ... )

karmachica March 8 2007, 17:15:58 UTC

Thanks for sharing - I haven't been to an RG or AG yet - maybe someday.

illuminant_love March 8 2007, 17:20:35 UTC

wow, that was very well-written! thanks for sharing!

jimheem March 8 2007, 17:24:35 UTC

"142nd fastest gun in the west"

excellent.

mommyathome March 9 2007, 15:47:57 UTC

ok, i looked at your bio and i REFUSE to believe you know where that reference comes from. (you can cheat and look at my comment below)

anik March 9 2007, 18:31:48 UTC

Why? I'm only two years older than him and I got the reference.

mommyathome March 9 2007, 18:44:32 UTC

it wasn;t the age - it was the location and name...

Thanks mediavore March 9 2007, 07:51:15 UTC

I'm always happy to hear from others who are hesitant to admit they are Mensa kids.

Re: Thanks tdiym August 2 2007, 22:32:23 UTC

I almost never tell anyone I'm a Mensan, either. I thought the last sock in the nerd hamper described it perfectly. I don't understand why being bright has to be a topic for ridicule, but I sure know THAT it is! The story was so perceptive and amusing. I thought it was absolutely great! Thank you for sharing!

tonyawycil July 17 2008, 14:23:36 UTC

They say what they know others want to hear. I'm not sure it's a choice to decieve others. . . It may be a part of the disorder.