[Pseudoscience-is-malarkey (OP)]

Or does it really boil down to dudes and dudettes receiving affirmation about their intelligence and importance?

[alancalverd]

If you like taking IQ tests and want to meet with likeminded folk, it serves its purpose.

[Pseudoscience-is-malarkey (OP)]

If you like taking IQ tests and want to meet with likeminded folk, it serves its purpose.

I kind of feel like they're no different than members of large penis societies.

[paul cotter]

I don't like any form of elitist snobbery. I think mensa is such a case, from my limited experience with some members.

[alancalverd]

If you like taking IQ tests and want to meet with likeminded folk, it serves its purpose.

I kind of feel like they're no different than members of large penis societies.

Reminds me of a delightful cartoon. Two elegant women chatting over wine glasses and the caption "No, I can never remember their names either, but they're usually happy with Einstein, Tarzan or Big Boy".