Not the OP, but I joined partially for the benefit of my in-laws, to give them something to 'brag on' their new son-in-law. Sort of joking, sort of not - they'

Not the OP, but I joined partially for the benefit of my in-laws, to give them something to 'brag on' their new son-in-law. Sort of joking, sort of not - they're british, mensa was from the UK, and it felt like a nice thing to do. I already 'knew' I could get in because I had the appropriate test scores, but actually applying and paying the dues... I went through the process. Went to a few meetings, but generally lame (well, the dinners were). You don't have much in-common with folks. I view the IQ stuff as inherently biological - it's sort of like joining a "tall persons" club, or a group of left-handed people. It's a rare biological condition, but not much you can do about it.