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 about 3 years ago
Somebody tell Pig he won’t be accepted to menses no matter how many tests he takes.
Algolei I about 3 years ago
If I could get in, Pig could get in.
Renatus Profuturus Frigeridus Premium Member about 3 years ago
Pig is a little bit confused about gender.
Here's Waldo about 3 years ago
You’ll be sorry, Pig.
BasilBruce about 3 years ago
Do they only meet once a month?
Bilan about 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 about 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 about 3 years ago
On the other hand, he may just fit right in …
ronaldspence about 3 years ago
Pig can’t join, period!
comic4matt about 3 years ago
Maybe he could join MBLA? (Marlon Brando look alikes)
Cornelius Noodleman about 3 years ago
I know menses, but what’s an I.Q. test?
Johnny Q Premium Member about 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 about 3 years ago
I do not think that word menses what you think it menses.
blunebottle about 3 years ago
It’s an easy mistake.
Qiset about 3 years ago
This has turned out to be a bloody mess.
_lounger_ about 3 years ago
nevermind…
Sanspareil about 3 years ago
Why doesn’t Pig just join Swinesa?
iggyman about 3 years ago
Forget about it Pig, remember there is a fine line between genius and insanity !
juicebruce about 3 years ago
Pig we know you would score in the top 2% at a Barbecue
iggyman about 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 about 3 years ago
Mensana in Corporate sano.
Purple People Eater about 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 about 3 years ago
Pigs are actually some of the smartest animals ever.
Manitobaman about 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 about 3 years ago
Mensa will actually take anyone. “We need the dues.”
Jeffin Premium Member about 3 years ago
My heart bleeds for you, Pig.
Huckleberry Hiroshima about 3 years ago
Perhaps he won’t be able to.
artegal about 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 about 3 years ago
I didn’t think Pig could even spell IQ!
Zebrastripes about 3 years ago
Poor PIG! His delusional state is worsening….
Snolep about 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 about 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 about 3 years ago
Doubt if he could make it. Though, who knows…..
Ermine Notyours about 3 years ago
The Royal Canadian Air Farce on Mensa: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P1lIhymngpI
Imagine about 3 years ago
I don’t think you need to take an IQ test to join the menses. Just ask the womenses.
CaveCat87 about 3 years ago
Even if I took an I.Q. test, I’m not sure if I’ll pass.
StephenJokela1 about 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 about 3 years ago
Mensa menses tekel upharsin.
Kip Williams about 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 about 3 years ago
No desire to meet the kind of people in Mensa………
Goat from PBS about 3 years ago
I wonder what score he got. PLOT TWIST: it was quite good.
WCraft Premium Member about 3 years ago
They told me: don’t call us; we’ll call you.
marilynnbyerly about 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 about 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 about 3 years ago
He said he took it, he didn’t say he passed.
Display about 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 about 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 about 3 years ago
If you call it that, you can’t join.
bunrabbit99 about 3 years ago
oh, bloody hell!
Ron Bauerle about 3 years ago
I’m surprised the censor guy didn’t show up…
grocks about 3 years ago
Hilarious]
Sisyphos about 3 years ago
Pig doesn’t qualify for either one. Double loser!