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In reply to the discussion: 4-year-old Anala Beevers Accepted into MENSA with IQ of 145 [View all]Although the combination of the first and last names WILL guaranteed, subject her to some teasing.
I just don't get someone calling their child a variant of anal. At least, that's what I first thought of, when I saw Anala- "anal". Hey, I'm just being honest here. I think it's an unfortunate name.
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yea...sounds like she is likely higher than 145...probably too hard to really measure a 4 year old.
Lucky Luciano
Feb 2014
#98
Yes. Look at her eyes. Maybe it is just my imagination, but she looks really scary smart.
JDPriestly
Feb 2014
#62
.that's precisely how I feel about people who allegedly turn down memberships to MENSA...
LanternWaste
Feb 2014
#90
The monthly journal accepts paid advertising. I've never met any of those people, altho...
Hekate
Feb 2014
#21
Mostly I don't read the magazine, but occasionally have found articles of interest.
Hekate
Feb 2014
#32
But with poorer memory, Rain Man, if I remember correctly, had eidetic memory.
Humanist_Activist
Feb 2014
#29
The nicest thing about Mensa is being in a group where you are "normal" at least part-time
Hekate
Feb 2014
#31
I think you mean validation. However, age & chronic depression have ensured I "fit in" wherever.
Hekate
Feb 2014
#64
Big surprise to see this old thread pop up. I hope you enjoy yourself meeting new people....
Hekate
May 2015
#122
That's why I left in college and returned in my 30s. I saw the same UU connections you did...
Hekate
Feb 2014
#89
I read about that as well - he seems pretty well adjusted and desires a simple life. nt
Lucky Luciano
Feb 2014
#97
Are you really willing to speak with authority about this, or are you just sad?
NYC_SKP
May 2015
#121
"I'm FOUR and smarter than my parents" -- OK, let's talk turkey here:
struggle4progress
Feb 2014
#58
I ain't in MENSA, but I suspect that the comment referred to Ms Beevers' surname.
Orrex
Feb 2014
#102
You hadn't considered the "anal" in Anala? OK, obviously the parents hadn't either.
Quantess
Feb 2014
#110
Kind of like walking at 6 months. Both are not physically possible. But oh, those eyes! Still
libdem4life
Feb 2014
#114