Could 'The GOAT Of All Pranks' Help Repair Jerigus' MTV Floribama Shore Bond?

Who would have thought four months back that Gus and Jeremiah (aka Jerigus) could be swapping their brawls for birthdays, beer... And bonding over billy goats?


Any and all "petty bullsh*t" was absent from tonight's MTV Floribama Shore, which saw the fam in full-on celebration mode for Jeremiah's 26th birthday. Immediately after funneling some pickle juice beer and playing a round of pond golf ($2 wigs included), the gang gathered for a friendly hot wing-eating competition because this is how you celebrate birthdays in the South. One by one the roommates were eliminated up until it was down to Rocky vs. The Russian Gus vs. Jeremiah along with a massive pan of habanero hot wings. It wasn't long before Jeremiah couldn't take the heat and had to forfeit, crowning Gus the Wing King.


"You know, it is irrelevant to me how much diarrhea I could get from consuming food these wings, it is worth it to mention I reigned victorious and I beat Jeremiah on his birthday," Gus gloated.


Nothing like a little bit Betty Crocker to cool the crew courtesy of Candace (in the streets, she's referred to as Pimp Cooked Crocker), who enlisted Gus' help in bringing out Jeremiah's birthday cake. It wasn't long before the Jacksonville-native's heart and stomach were full (thanks, Buoni beer count), as he reflected on all of the love.


"I did not think this was how my birthday would go," he admitted. "Like at this point, I'm getting along good with everybody in the residence. We're not fighting or perhaps yelling at each other."


Come bedtime, (most of) the Floribama fam opted to hit the hay on a high note, seeing as past birthdays didn't go quite so well. Cue Aimee: "Our first birthday we did not ruin. We're growing as people."


Only the guys had other plans... Regarding a few farm animals.


"Tonight is the night. We've been talking about this goat prank for a couple of days, and I think it is finally time," Gus mentioned. "There is no doubt about this, this will be the GOAT of all pranks."


They gathered the necessities — leashes and goat treats, of course — and ensured the females were in a "deep sleep." Because goats can be unpredictable, all the suitable precautions were taken, including helmets and throw pillows-turned-shin guards. "With any good prank, safety first. Helmet on," Codi mentioned. "I mean, I'm f*cked up already, I require some sort of protection."


The luring of the goats swiftly turned into a shirtless Codi chasing the goats around the yard in circles, which might be the funniest thing we've seen in the past of Floribama.


"I'm not sure what Codi's thinking now, however the original plan was to go out to the backyard and lead the goats into the residence with some treats," Gus mentioned. Right now he's attempting to run around as fast as he can with a helmet on, and this has turned into a whole comedy show at this point."


Somehow Gus got a goat into the home, at which point, Candace screamed and sprinted barefoot out the door, while Aimee confused the animal with "a black demon." 


Mission accomplished, because the guys toasted to pulling off the GOAT of all pranks — and Kirk found a pair of old companions getting along (for a change).


"It's almost like old times," Kirk mentioned. "And now it seems like Gus and Jeremiah are sort of getting past their stuff. Let's keep it that way."


Did a little bit bonding over goats bring Jerigus back for good? Sound off in the comments, and catch a new MTV Floribama Shore next Thursday at 8/7c!