The greatest month of the year

MAN · NEW · ARY

TELL ME MORE

WHAT?

Because resolutions suck. No man can finish something that takes 12 months to complete.
Instead, during the 1st month of the year, do 1 new thing every day.

Do Your 'Somedays'

Finally get around to those things you've always wanted to do, like juggle fire.

Try Something New

Maybe you'll discover an untapped love for kung fu, feng shui, or Mariska Hargitay.

Push Yourself

Let your friends pick a few things for you to do & see how far outside your comfort zone you can really go.

2026

Our upcoming lists

MAGNUS

  • drink an egg
  • milk a cow
  • paint a canvas
  • shot by beebee gun
  • buy a turtle
  • give a tattoo
  • cook a live lobster
  • ride a motorcycle
  • poop in an adult diaper
  • send message in a bottle
  • eat a pigeon burger
  • take a karate class
  • tightrope walk
  • gallon challenge
  • try fencing
  • try yoga
  • flaming fireball
  • fire writing photo
  • start a fire with sticks
  • blue flame
  • cook flaming baked alaska
  • hula hoop fire
  • make Ruben's Tube
  • destroy a valued item
  • write a song
  • eat escargo
  • hit by a pitch
  • break glass
  • football tackle
  • KFC double down
  • drink urine

MACUMBER

  • play a record
  • eat kangaroo meat
  • drink ménage a tois wine
  • bacon cheese buttery jack
  • get a facial
  • be a process server
  • snort a pixie stick
  • eat ostrich meat
  • play Minecraft
  • McDonald's cheese sticks
  • kendama trick
  • cactus pomegranate beer
  • eat pigeon burger
  • coconut vanilla creamer
  • white chai elephant tea
  • burn a dollar
  • make gas lamp
  • mull wine over open fire.
  • write name in fire
  • fight fire with fire
  • put out match with mouth
  • burn art
  • dewshine
  • eat novelty candy
  • smoke 18 yr old cigar
  • invent a new drink
  • watch wings
  • intentionally break a mirror
  • condom challenge
  • fast food grab bag
  • burn rubber

90 SECOND VIDEOS

A video of your challenges you'll want to show your friends.

Man · new · ary challenge video from 2017 Squad 1:49
  • Beericide
  • Drink Turkish Coffee
  • Play Ukelele
  • Snow Butt Prints
  • Drink Aloe Juice
  • Read in a Foreign Language
  • Moonwalk
  • Brush with Handsoap
  • Melt Glass (Failed)
  • Eat an Entire Banana
  • Look Up, Pee Down
  • Watch Friday the 13th V
  • Piano Concert
  • Light Pilot Light (Failed)
  • Eat Shark Taco
  • Go to a Hmong Wedding
  • Ketchup Shot
  • Homemade Buffalo Sauce
  • Burn [fake] Money
  • Cook CD in Microwave
  • Blow Out Fire with Flute
  • Learn to use Fireplace
  • Breathe Fire (Failed)
  • Start Fire Science-y Way
  • Fire Dancing
  • Super Mario Fire Catch
  • Weld Something
  • Eat Dog Food
  • Play Saxophone
  • Eat Homemade Tums
Man · new · ary challenge video for 2016 from Magnus 0:91
  • Watch Star Trek
  • Eat stuffed crust pizza
  • Eat kangaroo meat
  • Pay with $100 bill
  • Hit by roof snow dump
  • Lick a frozen pole
  • Redbull Crashed Ice
  • Smash a phone
  • Watch The Shining
  • Break unbreakable poker chip
  • Play the lottery
  • Teach kids to ski
  • Play World of Tanks
  • Sell a domain
  • Eat a Toblerone
  • Straight razor shave
  • Eat a burning candle
  • Fire Baoding balls
  • Burn a Teddy Bear
  • Make a flame thrower
  • Flambé crepes suzette
  • Hybrid rocket engine
  • Traveling Flame
  • Drink Dewshine
  • Homemade Astrojax
  • Eat a sardine
  • Create a blessings jar
  • Pass a drug test
  • Eat sriracha pizza
  • Condom challenge
  • Teach kids to skate
Man · new · ary challenge video for 2015 from Magnus 0:86
  • Destroy a valued item
  • Make music video
  • Watch Wings
  • Use electric toothbrush
  • Try yoga
  • Eat at random new place
  • Hand stand 5 sec
  • Make cold brew machine
  • Tempt fate
  • Mouthwash shot
  • Sonic secret menu
  • Watch PeeWee's Christmas
  • Pay for coffee behind me
  • Drink an egg
  • Drink straight lemon juice
  • Make ice shot glass
  • Own a breakfast sandwich maker
  • Match out with mouth
  • Burn $1
  • Blue flame
  • Nuts on fire
  • Grab fireballs & eat
  • Clean Roman Coins
  • Taxidermy squirrel
Man · new · ary challenge video for 2014 from Macumber 0:83
  • Pick a lock
  • Pine needle tea
  • Rock swallow
  • Own a Ford
  • Stay in Yosemite
  • Watch Godfather
  • Tested for mono
  • Made Craigslist ad
  • Play restaurant trivia
  • Own a didgeridoo
  • Make art
  • Destroy art
  • Lucky buddha beer
  • Bacon crispy chicken
  • Breathe fire
  • Eat sugar cane
  • 9 grain BBQ sandwich
  • Eat wassabi
  • Pizza slicer
  • Fix upholstery
  • Drive a uHaul
  • Make a pipe
  • Lick a battery
  • Skull shot
  • Rope magic trick
  • Burn a book
  • Cinnamon challenge
  • Straight lemon juice
  • Chocolate tangerine
  • Buffalo sandwich
  • Eat caviar

IDEAS

We've got years' worth of ideas to get you inspired.

A list of Man · new · ary ideas to get you started

Idea Portfolio

TIMELINE

Where it all began.

  • Our humble beginnings of Man · new · ary were a disaster

    2012

    Our Humble Beginnings

    Magnus comes up with the idea of Man · new · ary & attempts his first one - solo. Attempting 31 new items in 31 days drew crushing criticism that cut deep. Rather than pushing through, he lost momentum & failed.

  • First complete Man · new · ary month

    2014

    First Complete Month

    After Magnus had Macumber perform his first item, he became hooked. Along with Macumber, this is the 1st year they completed the month successfully. This was also the 1st year Fire Week was created.

  • Magnus began expanding Man · new · ary

    2015

    Phase One Expansion

    After a very successful 2014 Magnus decided to bring in an apprentice, who did pretty good - but still failed.

  • Pyramid scheme of Man · new · ary began in 2016

    2016

    Pyramid Scheme Begins

    Last year's 'downline' philosophy was a success that jumped to 10 men & women this year. Sadly, 7 failed to hit all 31 days.

  • Kids join the Man · new · ary Madness

    2018

    Kids Join the Madness

    Magnus' kids join Man · new · ary and haven't stopped since. It's their favorite holiday, right behind all the ones with gifts or candy.

  • The Man · new · ary comeback year

    2024

    The Comeback Year

    After a few quiet seasons, the fire reignites - bigger, louder, and somehow still standing.

  • Man · new · ary spreads to an International audience

    2026

    Man · new · ary Goes Glōbal

    2026 will be the first "International Year." Magnus invites his global friends & sets a goal to see how many countries will represent.

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NUTJOBS THAT STARTED THIS MESS

Magnus, Fruit Ninja & Man · new · ary Assistant Captain

Magnus

Captain

Macumber, Pyromaniac & Man · new · ary Captain

Macumber

Assistant Captain

JOIN US

Want to take part in Man · new · ary? The next one pops off as soon as New Year's Eve ends. Back the project on Kickstarter and join our small crew of misfits. Or track down Magnus if you’d rather earn your invite the hard way so you can join the best month of your year.
Join in 2026 to be part of our "International Founders Group."