I used to be in Mensa. True story: I read an article in a Mensa magazine suggesting that THE ADDAMS FAMILY was about the fading upper class while THE MUNSTERS was about the immigrant experience!
Recently on “The Chase” a contestant stated he was a member of Mensa, and that in order to get in you must pass an IQ test and be in the top 2 percent. James Holzhauer quipped to the other GOATs (out of hearing of the contestant) “In order to get into Mensa you must swear to tell everyone you meet about it.” :) I love James! (BTW, I’m a member, hereby living up to my oath.)
If Pig identifies as menses, or mensa, then that is what pig is! No one dares question him/he or her/she/ or zer/ze or whatever pronoun applies to a menses mensa pig. /sarc
Just out of curiosity (and having too much free time), I looked up “menses” in the Merriam-Webster unabridged. After the most commonly used meaning of “menses,” there was another entry:
mense
1 dialectal, British
a : mannerly or gracious behavior : proprietyspecifically : hospitality
…and a couple of related meanings.
So if Pig behaves in ways that are gracious, polite, and hospitable to everyone (which he generally seems to do), he could in fact be exhibiting menses.
But he’d best have an unabridged dictionary with him when he tries to tell anyone about it.
In the current climate in the USA, he wouldn’t want to be in Mensa anyway. Those with intelligence and smart ideas are frowned upon, by at least 40% of the nation, which is a sad state of affairs.
BE THIS GUY almost 3 years ago
Somebody tell Pig he won’t be accepted to menses no matter how many tests he takes.
Algolei I almost 3 years ago
If I could get in, Pig could get in.
Renatus Profuturus Frigeridus Premium Member almost 3 years ago
Pig is a little bit confused about gender.
Here's Waldo almost 3 years ago
You’ll be sorry, Pig.
BasilBruce almost 3 years ago
Do they only meet once a month?
Bilan almost 3 years ago
Maybe there’s a group of Mensans called Mensa Menses. But there’s definitely not a group called Mensa Menses Men.
B UTTONS almost 3 years ago
Pig should just join the Menses Mensa who meet monthly on the mesa of Medusa rock to mince mice when they get stoned.
LeftCoastKen Premium Member almost 3 years ago
On the other hand, he may just fit right in …
ronaldspence almost 3 years ago
Pig can’t join, period!
comic4matt almost 3 years ago
Maybe he could join MBLA? (Marlon Brando look alikes)
Cornelius Noodleman almost 3 years ago
I know menses, but what’s an I.Q. test?
Johnny Q Premium Member almost 3 years ago
I used to be in Mensa. True story: I read an article in a Mensa magazine suggesting that THE ADDAMS FAMILY was about the fading upper class while THE MUNSTERS was about the immigrant experience!
Major Matt Mason Premium Member almost 3 years ago
I do not think that word menses what you think it menses.
blunebottle almost 3 years ago
It’s an easy mistake.
Qiset almost 3 years ago
This has turned out to be a bloody mess.
_lounger_ almost 3 years ago
nevermind…
Sanspareil almost 3 years ago
Why doesn’t Pig just join Swinesa?
iggyman almost 3 years ago
Forget about it Pig, remember there is a fine line between genius and insanity !
juicebruce almost 3 years ago
Pig we know you would score in the top 2% at a Barbecue
iggyman almost 3 years ago
On the Far Side today, a salesman is selling a book "Double your I.Q. or no money back " Pig might be interested!
AndreasMartin almost 3 years ago
Mensana in Corporate sano.
Purple People Eater almost 3 years ago
Totally useless trivia of the day: Both “Mensa” and “menses” are derived from Latin. The Latin word “mensis” means “month”, and “mensa” means “table”.
Ellis97 almost 3 years ago
Pigs are actually some of the smartest animals ever.
Manitobaman almost 3 years ago
I’m reminded of that Far Side comic where the nerdy kid is pushing on the door marked PULL at the Midvale School For The Gifted.
Rand al'Thor almost 3 years ago
Mensa will actually take anyone. “We need the dues.”
Jeffin Premium Member almost 3 years ago
My heart bleeds for you, Pig.
Huckleberry Hiroshima almost 3 years ago
Perhaps he won’t be able to.
artegal almost 3 years ago
Somebody better break the news to to these folks:
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/cass-clemmer-trans-periods_n_597101bce4b0aa14ea78a251
I’m sure they’ll be shocked!
Carl Rennhack Premium Member almost 3 years ago
I didn’t think Pig could even spell IQ!
Zebrastripes almost 3 years ago
Poor PIG! His delusional state is worsening….
Snolep almost 3 years ago
Recently on “The Chase” a contestant stated he was a member of Mensa, and that in order to get in you must pass an IQ test and be in the top 2 percent. James Holzhauer quipped to the other GOATs (out of hearing of the contestant) “In order to get into Mensa you must swear to tell everyone you meet about it.” :) I love James! (BTW, I’m a member, hereby living up to my oath.)
redback almost 3 years ago
he was on his way to a medical test for gender swapping; he got into the wrong door. Seems like everybody got the wrong idea
raybarb44 almost 3 years ago
Doubt if he could make it. Though, who knows…..
Ermine Notyours almost 3 years ago
The Royal Canadian Air Farce on Mensa: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P1lIhymngpI
Imagine almost 3 years ago
I don’t think you need to take an IQ test to join the menses. Just ask the womenses.
CaveCat87 almost 3 years ago
Even if I took an I.Q. test, I’m not sure if I’ll pass.
StephenJokela1 almost 3 years ago
If Pig identifies as menses, or mensa, then that is what pig is! No one dares question him/he or her/she/ or zer/ze or whatever pronoun applies to a menses mensa pig. /sarc
Kip Williams almost 3 years ago
Mensa menses tekel upharsin.
Kip Williams almost 3 years ago
As far as I know, they give a free IQ test to prospective members. Take it, ace it, and don’t join. Best of both worlds.
d edwin almost 3 years ago
No desire to meet the kind of people in Mensa………
Goat from PBS almost 3 years ago
I wonder what score he got. PLOT TWIST: it was quite good.
WCraft Premium Member almost 3 years ago
They told me: don’t call us; we’ll call you.
marilynnbyerly almost 3 years ago
I’ve spent my whole life around really smart people and geniuses. My family members are lovely, but I don’t recommend joining a group of them.
The Brooklyn Accent almost 3 years ago
Just out of curiosity (and having too much free time), I looked up “menses” in the Merriam-Webster unabridged. After the most commonly used meaning of “menses,” there was another entry:
mense
1 dialectal, British
a : mannerly or gracious behavior : propriety specifically : hospitality
…and a couple of related meanings.
So if Pig behaves in ways that are gracious, polite, and hospitable to everyone (which he generally seems to do), he could in fact be exhibiting menses.
But he’d best have an unabridged dictionary with him when he tries to tell anyone about it.
kaffekup almost 3 years ago
He said he took it, he didn’t say he passed.
Display almost 3 years ago
Re: Mensa. To paraphrase Grocho Marx, I don’t want to belong to any club that would want people like me for a member.
Google the line and Groucho for the background of the often used line.
And this strip today would be a bad place to admit you can’t do a simple Google search to find out what a common word means.
grumpypophobart almost 3 years ago
In the current climate in the USA, he wouldn’t want to be in Mensa anyway. Those with intelligence and smart ideas are frowned upon, by at least 40% of the nation, which is a sad state of affairs.
Otis Rufus Driftwood almost 3 years ago
If you call it that, you can’t join.
bunrabbit99 almost 3 years ago
oh, bloody hell!
Ron Bauerle almost 3 years ago
I’m surprised the censor guy didn’t show up…
grocks almost 3 years ago
Hilarious]
Sisyphos almost 3 years ago
Pig doesn’t qualify for either one. Double loser!