“The Big Lebowski” drinking game might be the most difficult in the history of movies or TV.

Typically, the rule is that, for every instance, one of the characters says “DUDE,” you take a drink. Easy enough, right? Well, the word “dude” is spoken 161 times, according to City Pages. That’s treading dangerously along the lines of alcohol poisoning.

None of this is to discourage you from coming up with fun and inventive drinking games, but maybe just something that requires more creativity and less constant chugging. The popular HBO series “Game of Thrones” kicks off its third season in March, and there are a few ways you can enhance the viewing experience with your friends.

‘They Took My Dragons!’

The famously hilarious line shouted by the stunning Daenerys Targaryen in season two spawned a great collection of memes and jokes. The Mother of Dragons has grown quite the maternal bond to her three-scaled companions. Anytime she mentions or refers to them, take three drinks — one for each dragon.

Theon Greyjoy is Creepy

The adopted son of Ned Stark with some serious daddy issues, Theon Greyjoy is clearly the most cringe-worthy character of the show. He hit rock bottom while trying to get fresh with his own sister on a horseback ride and wasn’t doing much better with prostitutes either. Take an awkward sip of your friend’s drink every time Theon Greyjoy does something creepy.

Joffrey Baratheon is a Huge Dick

King Joffrey might be one of the best villains in television. He’s murdered, backstabbed and betrayed — all with that smug, incestuous grin on his face. Every time Joffrey is a huge dick to someone (which is all the time), yell “Uncle Jamie’s your dad!” at the screen, drink up and have fun.

Jon Snow’s Mighty Willpower

A sworn member of the Night’s Watch, Jon Snow guards the Wall to protect the kingdoms from the dangers that lurk north, and his will is about as strong as the Wall he guards. While, under capture, Jon has fended off several sexual advances from his female capture and looks determined to hold his vow of celibacy. Take a drink for every advance Jon Snow rejects, but finish your drink if he gives in.

Bonus

• If Brienne of Tarth does something manly, which is anytime she moves or speaks, take a drink.
• If Varys makes a reference that he’s without his “manhood,” take a drink and thank God you have yours.
• If someone confuses Arya Stark for a boy, take a drink.
• If Samwell Tarly does something fat or lazy, take a nice, lazily paced gulp of your drink. If he falls down because he’s fat, just go ahead and finish what’s in your glass.
• If (more like when) there’s nudity, give out a drink to someone else. And, if Catelyn Stark tries to tell Robb what to do, tell someone else to drink.

Season three of “Game of Thrones” starts March 31 on HBO. You have to subscribe to cable or satellite to get the channel, but you can find packages on sites like www.directtvdeal.com to see what’s available in your area. Hopefully you’ll make more memories than lose from all the booze, but I promise this game won’t make it easy on you. Brace yourselves.

If your snotty with your beer tasting or have friends who are, here’s a good video for you to help you score points with everyone. I did grab a beer right after I watched this, so you may want to be near your fridge while watching. Drink up and watch!

We’re starting our weekly local, craft, micro, any cold beer sold in the states not Bud Light reviews. We thought it’d be a great opportunity to share our knowledge about the latest and great beers from all around the country. The writers at ThisBlogRules.com are located all around the country, and will be getting their chance to showcase their favorite beers. You can submit your own local or craft beer review at ruleblog@gmail.com and we’ll try and get it up during one of our reviews.

And our weekly columns starts off with…

Southern Pecan

Brewed By:

Lazy Magnolia

Location:

Kiln, Mississippi

Registering  a 4.39% ABV, Southern Pecan is a relatively light 6-pack, but if you and your friends like Brown Ales, this creative southern twist is sure to be a hit. Brewed with pecans, this beer has an obvious nutty flavor, but the Brown Ale behind the nutty flavor combines to bring a lighter, smoother taste than other Brown Ales. Lazy Magnolia’s Southern Pecan is also brewed with lots of caramel flavor, and you’ll be hard pressed not to smell or taste that right away. The label claims it’s the Original Pecan Nut Brown Ale, and we’ll give them the benefit of the doubt for now.

Lazy Magnolia was founded as the first craft brewery in Mississippi in 2003, and has been serving up creative concoctions ever since. They officially have 5 other types of beers: Southern Gold, Deep South, Jefferson Stout, Southern Hop’spitality, and Indian Summer. Unfortunately, I believe this beer is only available in TX, LA, GA, FL and TN, but if you live in or visit any of those states, be sure to  pick some of this up.

(All Info and Graphic Taken From the Lazy Magnolia)