I realized that “Mensa” didn’t contain enough numerals to be a phone number, and knew it must be understood that any future member would be able to figure out the next two digits in the sequence. I tried dialling MENSANE, MENSAIL, MENSAFE, and MENSAAB, but got three rebuffs and a fax tone.

From “How I Joined MENSA” by Steve Martin

    • KingPorkChop@lemmy.ca
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      26 days ago

      mum said something to the effect of do you think they are playing you?

      If MENSA tests you and says you’re a genius, you might be a genius.

      If you join MENSA then you aren’t as smart as they say you are.