“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.

This infographic, provided by LifeInsure.co.uk, shows us just how much smoking affects the cost of life insurance. Click the image to enlarge it.

Here’s some irony for you as revealed by this graphic: for most smokers, the increase in their life insurance premiums is greater than the amount they actually spend on cigarettes every year.  Yup, if you’re a smoker, your wallet probably hates you.

And so begins the countdown to Valentine’s Day, the world’s most-hated commercialised holiday. Does it serve any other purpose in life other than to make you feel terrible about being single/being poor/your relationship/letting your partner down? No.

If you’re about to suffer through another Hallmark-created holiday with someone you cannot stand anymore, don’t do the right thing and call it a day, or try to make more of an effort, just take yourself on holiday, and cheat! That way you get the security of a relationship, but all the fun of being single! Here’s our ultimate guide to the best destinations around the world to cheat in.

 Cheating in Australia

It would almost be a crime to visit the land of Hugh Jackman and Elle McPherson and stay faithful, right? Everyone knows it’s not cheating if you’re in different hemispheres anyway. It’s not as if pictures on Facebook can be seen around the world…

Love Rat Rating: 5/5: you’ve travelled to the other side of the world, probably paid out just under a grand, all so you can attempt to cheat without getting caught. You’re now dirt-poor, and the ultimate prat. Well done.

Cheating in Ireland

So you’ve watched PS I Love You one too many times, and concluded that nothing your boyfriend/ fiancé/husband could ever do will be as funny/cute/adorable/perfect as your own Irish man. Sound familiar? Well you’re not alone. Thousands of women flock to the land of the leprechaun to find their knight in shining armour, yet only find jockeys measuring up to 5’, and on a stricter diet than the post-Christmas one. But if the Irish accent more than makes up for the height difference, and you can cope with questionable alcohol habits and the racing schedule, then hop on the ferry over to Dublin.

Love Rat Rating: 4/5: if you’re willing to overlook most of the personality quirks of Irish men, and still choose them over your current partner, then you’re more desperate than most.

Cheating in London

As documented in a popular TV show, Chelsea girls love a cheater. Don your best tux, order some new business cards (because you must work in the City), and be prepared to pay out at least £500 on a bottle of Bolly. They’ll be more than happy to play a part in ruining your relationship: anything for a bit of drama dahling.

Love Rat Rating: 2/5: absolutely no imagination involved with this. Minimal effort: you only need to find a suit and figure out what a banker actually does. Easy, yes, but even more lies to keep on top of. Plus, there’s no drama unless girlfriend/wife finds out… Good luck.

Cheating in Magaluf, Malia, Ibiza, Zante…

The failsafe option for the classiest (read: ‘most desperate’) of cheaters. And obviously, if you’re the only one in a relationship in your group, you HAVE to cheat. It’s the rules, didn’t you know? You’ll lose ALL YOUR LAD POINTS if you show the slightest respect for your girlfriend, so quick, line up the sambucas, and prepare your “but babe, I just had so much to drink, and you know I wouldn’t do it sober, and babe I just love you so much” speech.

Love Rat Rating: 1/5: you really are the worst kind of human being.

Cheating in the Maldives

If no one finds your secret stash of bank accounts, you’ll be pretty safe in the middle of nowhere.

Love Rat Rating: 4/5: again, well done for the forward thinking and potential hiding, your other half isn’t likely to wander in on you here, but you may wish you saved the money and the effort of lying for something slightly more worthwhile.

Cheating in France

Ah Paris: the official city of romance. Where better to establish yourself as a cheat: it’s basically the equivalent of taking a Kindle with you to visit William Shakespeare’s birthplace. Maybe you’re just being super hip and ironic though – it’s not cheating when you’re working to destroy the stereotypes that have been placed upon our culture and history for centuries: all in the name of social justice and removing the stigma of romance from Paris.

Love Rat Rating: 2/5: low points for originality, and even lower points for being a pompous cliché who thinks Paris is romantic in the first place.

Cheating in Argentina

Hats off to whoever can resist millionaire polo-players strutting around with their shirts off. Ponies and topless men: guaranteed to wear down the willpower of even the strongest women.

Love Rat Rating: 5/5: an amazing country, and well, accidents happen.

Cheating in New York

Home to some of the best love stories ever: Ross and Rachel, Holly Golightly and Paul Varjak, Carrie and Big, Harry and Sally. It’s only natural to want to begin your affair in a city with as much as history as New York – everyone’s seen the Empire State Building scene in An Affair to Remember. Sadly, films don’t ring true in the real world, and you’re much more likely going to channel Carrie Bradshaw and screw over your kind, considerate boyfriend/fiancé/husband for a complete and utter idiot who leaves you at the altar.

Guess you could always try the “we were on a break” thing if it backfires.

Love Rat Rating: 3/5: pretty standard, it’s not hard to cheat in a city. Although don’t expect your sorry story to finish up like the films you’ve seen.

Cheating in Thailand

With full moon parties quickly becoming the new Ibizia for middle class offspring, all pumped full of alcohol and drugs, you’re likely to make a couple of pretty bad mistakes. When you’re in a place  that’s so far removed from everything you’ve ever grown accustomed to, it’s quite easy to forget that your real life does exist.

Love Rat Rating: 3/5: there are much better things to be doing in this country than schlepping around looking for a partner in crime.

Cheating Near Home (20 minutes down the road)

To be honest, if you’re gonna cheat, you’re gonna cheat.

Love Rat Rating: ZERO OUT OF FIVE you pathetic loser. At least break yourself financially with an extravagant holiday if you’re going to break someone’s heart.

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The goal for any man on Valentine’s Day is to make your woman feel desired and glamorous. It doesn’t matter if she’s modest or a total vixen, one thing is certain: Valentine’s Day heightens the anticipation factor and the love effect in spades! Its a particularly special day for a couple to focus on each other and their relationship, and create a romantic and memorable evening together.

The prevailing spending trends for Valentine’s Day in recent years has been heavy on flowers and candy. For 2013, Valentine’s Day spending is likely to rise to an average of $130 on candy, flowers, cards and more, per new numbers from the National Retail Federation.

But fashion for the boudoir is becoming a growing part of Valentine’s Day gifting. For men, they get to re-familiarize themselves with bustiers, bras and panties, and for women, receiving these from their men only heighten the anticipation for a great holiday (and night!).

Fashion

Men, let’s face it. The only thing most of you know about lingerie for a woman is how to take it off. Buying undergarments is an activity for which most guys are typically unsuited. Men are more suited to take their women to sweet dinners rather than buy panties and bras as a gift. But if you do, do it right. First tip: don’t buy larger clothing sizes than she wears now. Check her drawers for absolute right sizes.

Yandy.com has a wide variety of sweet and sexy Valentine’s Day lingerie , with a wide selection of affordable bedroom fashion including bustiers, bras and undies, babydolls, robes and naughty alternatives.

If you’re woman is more modest and less of a sexual provocateur, then err on the side of caution when it comes to design. A cheeky bra set or sweet slip would be a safe bet. If your woman is more inclined for a wild time, check the site for a number of SM inspired pieces, costumes and barely-there options that are available.

Flowers

While many men tend to think flowers are a waste of money, flowers are the gift that delights women most. About 36 percent of Valentine’s Day gifters will buy flowers for their loved one this holiday. A recent survey showed 99 percent of women say that the flower-giver is thoughtful, 92 percent remember the first time they received flowers, 88% say that flowers change their mood for the better and 86 percent say receiving flowers makes them feel special.

To be unique in your woman’s eyes, men might want to opt for a change from the obvious red roses and try another luscious flower choice, like hydrangeas, tulips, lilies, orchids, irises or something unexpected like sunflowers. Your significant other will love and remember your originality and extra effort.

Soundtrack

The right music for the right, um, set of activities can make all the difference. USA Today reported that among the top tunes people listen to during sex are the Dirty Dancing soundtrack, Marvin Gayes Sexual Healing, Ravels Bolero, Berlins Take my Breath Away and any ol Barry White. Songs like this have been mainstays for years on lovers’ soundtracks. If you and your partner are feeling it differently, spend some time making a great Valentine’s Day music list via Spotify or Pandora.

Ambiance

A well-planned lighting concept not only gets most couples in the mood, it can also help women (and men!) feel more confident in the buff, according to Glamour Magazine. Try lighting pillar candles for flickering shadows of light and dark. The minimal light lets couples see each other just enough, while masking any body flaws. If you arent a candle fan, a low-wattage bulb or dimmer will do in a pinch.

And if you haven’t already. clean the boudoir! Get rid of dirty clothes, papers, books, bills and other junk before Valentine’s Day. Also, put all technology on hold, silencing phones, switching off the TV and powering down your computers, so your focus remains on each other.

Valentine’s Day can be a great mid-winter warm-up to get a couple in the right spirit to stay committed during the long winter months. Using the tips above can go a long way in managing that quest.

We all hate it! From geeks to chicks the DMV is dreaded by all of us. Fortunately, DMVs across the country have upgraded their online service offerings so you can do much of your motor-related chores through the Internet.

Unfortunately, there are still some things that force you go down to the DMV and wait, and wait, and wait. Itd be nice if you could just upload an Instagram photo and have them mail you a license, but that doesnt seem likely, so youre stuck taking a number. Here are six ways to make the long and sometimes exasperating wait at the DMV go by quickly.

Fun With Phones

Downloadable games have turned every smartphone into a mobile gaming device. If you have a long wait ahead of you, you have a myriad of choices in games that will pass the time. Whether its a strategy game, action game, or an educational game, you can find a downloadable game thats right up your alley. You can spend your time mindlessly slicing fruit with Fruit Ninja or improve your memory and cognition with Brain Trainer.

Make a List, Check it Twice

Chances are, there are other things you could be doing that are more productive than sitting in uncomfortable plastic chairs waiting for an unenthusiastic DMV worker to be angry with you for something. Make a list of the things youd rather be doing. Its easy to think of all the fun or productive things youd like to be doing instead of lamenting the 30 people in front of you at the DMV.

Catch-up on Reading

Most people wish they had more time to read; the DMVs molasses-like pace gives you that opportunity. Pick out a few magazines youve been meaning to read or break out that book youve always wanted to start. By bringing your own reading material you can enjoy the time by flipping through your favorite periodical or getting lost in the literary world.

Puzzle It Up

Puzzles are not only fun but they also help exercise your brain and keep your mind off the seconds slowly passing. If you dont have a favorite puzzle book already, buy a newspaper and go to the comics section to find a number of puzzles that will keep your mind engaged while you wait for your name or number to be called.

People Watch

No matter who you are or what you do, youll find yourself at the DMV at some point. Consequently, the DMV can feature an interesting cross-section of your community. Its fun to play Sherlock Holmes and see if you can make some deductions about your fellow motorists or to see the drama of a teen taking their driving test.

Relax

Life can be stressful. Use your wait time at the DMV to decompress and relax. The DMV is a far cry from a sanctum, but with the right attitude you can unwind anywhere. Closing your eyes, taking a deep breath, and collecting yourself does wonders for your state of mind and reduces your stress level.