# Well it's about damn time my genius was recognized 'round these parts . . . **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [October 19, 2019, 11:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/well-its-about-damn-time-my-genius-was-recognized-round-these-parts/842020 "2019-10-19T23:43:53Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 4\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![bizerta](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/3be4f8/32.png) [@bizerta](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bizerta)\ **Post date:** [October 21, 2019, 10:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/well-its-about-damn-time-my-genius-was-recognized-round-these-parts/842020/21 "2019-10-21T22:40:43Z")
Before the initiation, one needs to obtain certain hard-to-get items. It’s kinda like a scavenger hunt. However, the items are rather obscure: Testicles from a castrated pig; An unopened tube of Ipana Toothpaste (no longer in production), An original signature of a deceased U.S. Senator. A deed from Quaker Puffed Wheat (or Rice) to one square inch of land in Northwest Territory (or was it Yukon). HOWEVER: If you are unable to obtain these items, they can be purchased for $600 from a website that the Illuminati will provide. It’s a small price to pay to receive your one million dollars a month. ---
**Author:** ![carnivorousplant](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/carnivorousplant/32/3563_2.png) [@carnivorousplant](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/carnivorousplant)\ **Post date:** [October 22, 2019, 1:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/well-its-about-damn-time-my-genius-was-recognized-round-these-parts/842020/22 "2019-10-22T01:50:30Z")
> [@bizerta](#): > > HOWEVER: If you are unable to obtain these items, they can be purchased for $600 from a website that the Illuminati will provide. It’s a small price to pay to receive your one million dollars a month. Well, that is damned nice of them. ---
**Author:** ![snfaulkner](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/snfaulkner/32/433_2.png) [@snfaulkner](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/snfaulkner)\ **Post date:** [October 22, 2019, 3:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/well-its-about-damn-time-my-genius-was-recognized-round-these-parts/842020/23 "2019-10-22T03:28:26Z")
Can you give me a good recommendation to the Orbital Mind Control Laser team? Or maybe the Evil Geniuses For A Better Tomorrow. ---
**Author:** ![Tripler](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tripler/32/21807_2.png) [@Tripler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tripler)\ **Post date:** [October 23, 2019, 3:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/well-its-about-damn-time-my-genius-was-recognized-round-these-parts/842020/24 "2019-10-23T03:06:36Z")
> [@TriPolar](#): > > Hey Trips! I always knew you were Illuminati material. Hola! I didn’t think I was Illuminati material up until I got the email. I hope they didn’t confuse us. . . I’d hate to think I got _your_ Illuminati invitation, and/or you got _my_ invitation to Warren Buffet’s portfolio-building seminar. > [@Bear\_Nenno](#): > > Congratulations. I’m in Phase 3 of the process now. Bring gloves and eye pro to the interview, trust me! Should I bring body armor? Maybe wear an old set of OCPs just 'cause they’ll probably get torn up? > [@Dr.Strangelove](#): > > The Illuminati? _Those_ weenies? I guess it’s something. > > I’d invite you to Majestic 12, but we don’t currently have any openings (Vannevar Bush’s cryochamber is still sputtering along). Still, stop by Area 51 sometime for a coffee. Those Grays can really make a mean cup of joe. Majestic 12 is _sooooo_ passe. I already have access to those materials–they’re all outdated, and Eisenhower missed a couple of key chances to steal stuff from the Soviets. That interstellar ship has sailed. Besides, I was out at Mercury site the past few weeks–had to make a run to Pahrump for supplies. I agree with you thou. . . those Zeta Reticulans know how to make a stiff shot of espresso. Tripler Yep. Just waiting on the next flight itinerary for their Secret Jet to the Secret Lair. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/well-its-about-damn-time-my-genius-was-recognized-round-these-parts/842020.md?page=1)