my funny valentine, vol. 3

Some Valentine's Day-related tidbits:

*This guy wrote a really long column about "the best video-game stuff for women, geeky or not." Before clicking on the link, guys, I recommend giving up the dream.

*Articles like this one have advice for what to do if you're spending Feb. 14 alone. Its No. 1 piece of advice? Have dinner with Mom. Conveniently, it fails to mention that you'll spend the entire night explaining why you're not yet married.

*Americans will spend about $17 billion on gifts this Valentine's Day, this article notes. Fortunately, your girlfriend will still find something to complain about.

*This special edition blog post helps you decide whether your bedroom is ready for romance. If the answer is no, you can buy some Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles sheets here.