swimsuit issue

It's that time of the year again - Valentine's Day is just around the corner, and you had better be buttering up to your better half if you don't want her to "have an issue" with the other big event that happens at this time of the year - the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue.

Like any other sensible online magazine, the folks at SI have branched out to make this 43rd annual event even bigger than just a print issue. A quick visit to their website reveals additional bonuses like wallpaper for your cellphone. Available for all major wireless service carriers, men no longer have to wait for this time of the year to download their favorite Sports Illustrated Swimsuit model. They are featuring over fifty different supermodels on their site, which include hot ladies from several backgrounds, including Victoria's Secret models and even a tennis star. In addition to having someone like Marisa Miller as your cellphone wallpaper, they're also offering the option to download your favorite Sports Illustrated covergirls from previous years' issues. In other words, Elle Macpherson and Kathy Ireland are back on the scene, and ready to become your own private avatar for your favorite incoming caller. After all, your girlfriend isn't very likely to call herself on your phone...or is she? Better watch your back, fellas, and make sure you pay a little extra for the long-stemmed roses this year.

After all, with a lineup like the one below, you just may have to do some begging for your wife or girlfriend's approval...