Strap on your party hat and break out the noisemakers, 2008 is almost upon us. Spirited searchers are on the look out for ways to send 2007 out with a bang. Queries on "new years eve party ideas" are up 235% as folks figure out a way to pop the cork with style.

If you're headed out to get your groove on, you won't be alone. Searches on "new years eve hotel parties" are soaring with folks making their way to the ballroom to boogie the night away.

We've also seen a marked increase in general party searches. Queries on "party city stores" (+241%), "party supplies" (+121%), and "party favors" (+95%) are making a racket in Buzz.

Hearty partiers are also busy looking for the hottest cities for festivities. Recent interest has centered on "new years eve las vegas," "new years eve chicago," and "new years eve new york." Wherever you decide to dispatch with 2007, make sure you send it off with style. Party on!

What does New Year's mean to you? Whether it's a chance to make resolutions, a reason to party hearty, or an excuse to watch parades and football—the new year is popular in Search.

From what we can tell by this week's search data, far more people are looking to send cards and wishes than are interested in dialing up parties. A walloping 72% of the folks checking out "new year quotes" happen to be women. Does that mean men already know what to say? Perhaps they're merely pleased with their own choice of words.

Don't toss out those party plans in favor of eCards, however. It's entirely possible to do both. So while you're prepping for the big bash, take a peek at the top 20 "new year" searches…

Do you miss Bret Michaels and his bevy of lovely ladies? Dust off your bandana and get ready for VH1's "Rock of Love 2," which will air on January 13th.

Since commercials started earlier this month for the upcoming premiere, searchers have been eager to learn more. And as we get closer, the buzz is burning up for "rock of love" (+504%), "rock of love 2 casting" (+311%), and "rock of love 2" (+254%).

Who's most interested in the show? It's nearly a tie between 13- to 17-year-old boys (16% of searches) and women aged 35-44 (15% of queries). For now, curious viewers from Minnesota and Massachusetts far outpace those from Wisconsin and California.

While folks are looking ahead to the spectacle, some can't stop thinking of the past. Lookups on Jes, Brandi M., Heather, and Brandi C. from "Rock of Love" continue, while nobody cares about crazy Lacey any longer. But those looking for drama or stripper poles in the new season are not likely to be disappointed, according to those teasing commercials. Rock on!