Ahh to be young and wild and free, just like that adorable Canadian Bryan Adams sang in his hit single “Heaven” off 1984 album Reckless.  College is all about, well, youth, recklessness, and freedom. Damn, Adams must have been some sort of sorcerer because that dude nailed my campus experience in a song that debuted one year before I was even born.  But I digress…  college was such an unbelievable experience because I had full independence in every area of my life and couldn’t have been happier with this type of autonomy.  Now, this is not to say that I didn’t have some responsibilities (i.e. making sure I got to my first scheduled class of the day at 2pm, going to the gym 5 days a week to maintain my sexy, and polishing off at least 6 cans of Bud Light each night to help the homeless men and women of the community get back on their feet 5 cents at a time), but I did have more than enough time to get my rocks off in the university setting. When I think of one word to describe the antithesis of the rowdy college lifestyle, I keep coming back to “commitment.”  Sure, students are committed to maintaining a passing GPA and not drinking yourself into complete oblivion, but other than that you really can let yourself go.  So, if you’re anything like I was at school, you wouldn’t even dream of getting engaged while still at college – it’s a death wish against youthful exuberance.  Marriage is all well and good when you’re older, but let me show you that you’ve got an awful lot of living to do before you make the promise to take a walk down the aisle before you walk for your diploma.  Check out The Man Registry and see why college engagement is for fools.

In the interest of full disclosure, my memory of the years living in my fraternity house is hazy at best and often muddled by a steady diet of alcohol and recreational drugs.  Fortunately, thanks to the wonders of modern photography, for all four years that I was an active member of my fraternity there is a visual record of my membership in the brotherhood in the form of a composite.  When I return to my old stomping grounds and revisit the composites that I was pictured in, I cannot help but notice that each year includes not only headshots of 60 or so fellow brothers, but also a house mascot or two.  During the years I lived in, I enjoyed the company of some wonderful dogs that were owned by some of my closest friends, but really raised by the entire fraternity.  While we no doubt lowered the life expectancy of these poor pets by several years, they were transformed into true party animals as some were trained to be the best wingmen on campus while others strictly were used for security purposes.  It was not until I visited The Man Registry that I discovered a groundbreaking new purpose for having a dog around in college – man’s best friend can also serve as man’s best drinking buddy with the Bark4Beer Bottle Opener Dog Collar.

Since I enjoy some of the finer things in life (i.e. three-day free trial memberships to adult themed websites, Kraft Easy Mac, and boxed wine), it should come as no surprise that I prefer beer that requires a bottle opener to drink over the common man’s twist off cap.  There are few greater teases than having a cold bottle of suds in your hand that you can’t crack into because there is no bottle opener in sight.  With that predicament in mind, The Man Registry has decided to fuse something that you never seem to have around when you need it (a bottle opener) with something that rarely leaves your side (your dog).  Say hello to the Bark4Beer – the first ever dog collar to come equipped with a retractable bottle opener.

Regardless of your dog’s breed, the Bark4Beer is built to fit all shapes and sizes.  The medium collar suits average neck sizes (14” to 18”) and works well with labs, golden retrievers, pugs, boxers, and shepards.  For your larger pooch, the 17” to 24” collar is ideal for pit bulls, mastiffs, danes, and rottweilers, and when drinking with a dog this intimidating you better believe nobody is gonna steal your beer.  All collars are made from recycled woven nylon with a retractable bottle opener constructed of free metal.

In my vast experience with dogs, I have seen some wild shit.  I have witnessed a poodle catch a regulation sized football in it’s mouth, I have watched in awe as a golden retriever swam laps in an Olympic-size pool, and I couldn’t look away from a bulldog making sweet love to a dachshund, however I never seen a canine open a beer with any part of their body, paws or otherwise.  By visiting The Man Registry, the Bark4Beer Bottle Opener Dog Collar has opened my eyes to the adventurous new ways to exploit pets and for just $19.95, you can be having your beer served to you by a four-legged buddy in no time.

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Comic book fans and action film junkies all seem to respond similarly when you ask them to name their favorite superhero or leading man: Batman, Superman, or James Bond.  These answers should come as no surprise as all of these dudes are pretty badass and whether you are drawn to Batman’s dark, disturbed approach to protecting Gotham City, Superman’s raw strength and superhuman speed, or Bond’s suave pimpness and stealth, any one of these three icons is a fine choice when determining your ideal protagonist.  While the Dark Knight, the Man of Steel, and 007 are all looked up to for mostly physical attributes, it is one other quality that they share that peaked my interest in these characters: their preparedness in any given situation.  Superman is just naturally blessed with all he needs to succeed (i.e. super breath, heat and x-ray vision, and flight), Batman straps on an all-purpose utility belt and with the assistance of Lucius Fox he has the most gangsta ride in Gotham, and Bond works closely with Q – a man who has more gadgets than The Sharper Image.

The point that I am taking forever to get to is that while you may not fight crime when you are away at school, there is certainly one activity in which all students partake that you should always be ready for: drinking.  With the help of The Man Registry, you will be just as well equipped as any these immortal figures, but the only injustice you need to fend off will be weekend sobriety.  Let’s take a look at The Man Registry’s five must-have drinking items for the college student.

2 Liter Glass Beer Drinking Championship Trophy

The NFL has the Lombardi Trophy, MLB has the Commissioner’s Trophy, the NHL has Lord Stanley’s Cup… and now you can have your own taste of victory with the 2 Liter Glass Beer Drinking Championship Trophy.  There are few more fulfilling feelings than having a personal triumph commemorated with a trophy presentation, however, when you are able to drink from that trophy, then it really is just the bee’s knees.  The Man Registry offers a lovely 5 lb. glass trophy that holds 64 ounces (over 5 cans of beers) of liquid goodness and is supported by two sturdy handles.  The best part about this 12” tall, 10” wide dishwasher safe beauty is that is inscribed with the words “Beer Drinking Champion,” a title that will let everyone know just that you are the undisputed Sultan of Suds.  Buy yours now for just $34.95.

Personalized Cell Phone Flask

Earlier in this fine article, I mentioned that James Bond was admired for his stealth.  With that in mind, I have no doubt that MI6’s finest agent would take a liking to the The Man Registry’s Personalized Cell Phone Flask. Just like Bond, you can have your shaken, not stirred martinis loaded up in this mobile flask and be ready to take on the world one stiff drink at a time.  The faux cell phone can be customized with two lines of text featuring up to 20 characters per line – think of it as a permanent key lock.  The 4 ½” x 2” device comes with a genuine leather carrying case and fits comfortably into any pocket for safe bootlegging into a concert, sporting event, or even family dinner.  $29.95 is all it takes for you to join a mobile network plan far simpler and tastier than AT&T or Verizon – the Personalized Cell Phone Flask.

NCAA Team 4-Piece Square Shot Glass Set

The Man Registry is giving new meaning to the Final Four as they have made it possible for you to reach alcoholic bliss in just four easy shots.  Pay tribute to your school with four sexy looking shot glasses that are primed to be filled with your Final Four of liquid gold.  Tequila, vodka, rum, and bourbon?  Scotch, gin, whiskey, and brandy?  Perhaps you are looking to wild out with a power hour and need constant shots of beer.  Pick your poison and let the The Man Registry take care of the rest with their customized NCAA Team 4-Piece Square Shot Glass Set – available to you for only $29.95.

RC Remote Control Beer Cooler

I am convinced that when primitive man invention the wheel, he had the RC Remote Control Beer Cooler in mind.  A remote controlled beverage cooler is in fact the greatest thing since slice bread and perhaps a more groundbreaking creation than fire.  All it takes is one 9-volt and six C-cell batteries for you to experience the hops heaven: 12 drinks and ice delivered directly to your couch or recliner with the simple touch of a remote control.  With the ability to move forward, backwards, left, and right, The Man Registry’s RC Remote Control Beer Cooler is making your legs obsolete as you will never have to leave your living room again to grab a cold one from the fridge.  Load up your RC Remote Control Beer Cooler for the small price of luxury – $79.99.

United States Drinking Team Beer Boot

If you are currently enrolled in college or an alumni that hasn’t seen the classic comedy motion picture Beerfest then stop reading immediately, punch yourself in the face, regain consciousness and find somebody who owns the DVD and is willing to let you borrow it right away (probably your roommate or neighbor).  Much like its German counterpart, Das Boot, the United States Drinking Team Beer Boot is a binge drinker’s delight as it holds 67 fluid ounces of booze and inspires a deep sense of patriotism as you spiral into the depths of drunkenness with each passing gulp.  I will not give away Steve “Fink” Finklestein’s secret to conquering Das Boot, you’ll have to see Beerfest for that, however I will tell you that alongside the funnel, The Man Registry’s United States Drinking Team Beer Boot, is the quickest method for extreme crunkeness.  The dishwasher safe beer boot costs $64.95 and is guaranteed to make you the life of the party – no matter what country you may be getting hammered in.

The Man Registry has found the perfect formula for drinking delight with their five must-have items for the college party animal.  Be sure to log onto The Man Registry and check out all of these goodies along with plenty of other student favorites that will make your school experience a whole lot more convenient and possibly harder to remember.

Back when I was in college, all arguments were settled in one of two ways: when away from the apartment a spirited game of rock, paper, scissors determined your fate and when a roof was over your head, a “closest to the bullseye” dart throwing competition would resolve all conflicts.  Needless to say, alcohol was usually involved in these disputes and some errant darts were tossed causing both painfully hilarious bloopers and some minor property damage that was easily covered up by a trippy Grateful Dead tapestry that left our landlord none the wiser.  I can’t begin to recount the many disagreements that I was able to put to rest with some pinpoint, Drew Brees-esque accuracy and, thanks to the bar room target game discovered by our friends overseas in Lancashire, England, I often found myself the recipient of the prized last slice of pizza, the first spot on the beer pong table, and the man sitting shotgun for the four hour drive to Canada.  With darts serving as the main squasher of all beef when it comes to college tomfoolery, why would you settle for anything less than a fantastically ballerific dartboard?  Look no further than The Man Registry to get your hands on an official NCAA Team Dartboard Set guaranteed to pay tribute to your university of choice while feeding your appetite for competition.

Although I was lucky enough to have a dartboard in either my dorm room or living room for all four years of college, I never had the pleasure of using anything quite like The Man Registry’s NCAA Team Dartboard Set.  This beauty really appears to be more of a fine piece of furniture than a surface that you routinely hurl dangerously sharp items at when you are liquored up with your buddies.  The set comes equipped with a high quality, self-healing dartboard, 6 premium steel tip darts, a dry-erase scoreboard, an out chart, a marker and a mounting bracket to secure the board to the cabinet.  Oh yes, did I forget to mention that the lovely dartboard comes encased in a solid pine cabinet… I must emphasize that the cabinet is made from pine as it offers the durability and sturdiness needed to withstand even the most violent barrage of misguided darts.

Now that you know the impressive specs for the NCAA Team Dartboard Set, it’s time to personalize your board by plastering the logo of your favorite college team on the cabinet door and above the out chart and scoreboard.  With over 35 teams from all major NCAA conferences available (including Campus Socialite favorites Arizona State, Maryland, and UNLV), your living room will be the Mecca of campus gaming and the your Man Registry NCAA Team Dartboard Set will act as mediator for even the most heated of altercations.  Never again resort to yelling and fisticuffs when all the answers are a simple dart throw away.  Log onto The Man Registry now and connect with your favorite team through an exclusive NCAA dartboard set for just $124.95.

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Always ones to know a good thing when we see it, The Campus Socialite has recently partnered up with the fine people over at The Man Registry to provide all you college dudes with items to make your lives easier, funnier, and generally more pleasant.  The Man Registry is the online warehouse for all-things-man including electronics, barbecue grills and accessories, bar supplies, tools and outdoors gear and items from favorite sports teams. Founded by two brothers in 2007, The Man Registry knows exactly what makes us guys tick and they work tirelessly to make our world a little more man-friendly with each of their exclusive products.  Today we will take a look at a Man Registry favorite of The Campus Socialite, the chalkboard beer mug.

Shout if you’ve heard this (or said this) one before: “Wow I can’t believe I brought that home last night, were we at a bar or on an African safari?  I have never woken up next to such a heinous wildebeest!”

Ok maybe, their phrasing wasn’t quite as eloquent, however we all have a roommate or fraternity brother who, in a moment of weakness, has jumped on a grenade and taken on more shrapnel than Peter Weller in the opening scene of Robocop. Now that your boy is already traumatized from bumping uglies with the love child of Roseanne Barr and Sloth, there is no better time than the present to kick him while he is down.

Since this isn’t your first rodeo when it comes to insulting a downtrodden friend, you know damn well that in this particular scenario actions speak much louder than words.  Sure, you can call your buddy a chubby chaser or a hog tyer, but wouldn’t it be more fulfilling to offer up your abuse in gift form?

Say hello to the 25 oz. chalkboard beer mug, courtesy of the innovators at The Man Registry.  Why settle for the run of the mill verbal assault when you can cripple your pal’s self-esteem by plastering the phrase “Forrest Plump” or “Gravy Boat Captain” on the side of his favorite beer mug?  It’s all in good fun and if your friend takes it too seriously, he can always erase your writing with a simple hand washing of the chalkboard.

Who’s to say that your chalkboard beer mug needs to be profane?  You can be a much better and classier person than I am by removing your mind from the gutter and writing something inspirational on your mug.  Wouldn’t it be nice to set some goals on your drinking glass with a message of hope that reads “I will not rest until I finish 8 more beers.”  Hell, with the easy erase chalkboard, you can tally each beer that you drink as your night of debauchery goes on.

Whatever the message you wish to write on the beer mug is up to you – however one thing is for sure, you will be the life of the party with your own personalized drinking buddy from The Man Registry.  Don’t pass up this opportunity to make the booze-filled college experience even more fun (and harder to remember) with the 25 oz. chalkboard beer mug, available now at The Man Registry for just $19.95.

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