A term meant to steer students away from going to Purdue University for the facts that it is boring, annoying, nothing to do except drink, smells like fish on campus on good days and sex like campus every other day. And is conveniently located between cornfields and one river.

Noun: a friend who is usually only called upon by a friend when a more primary/prominent friend is unavailable.

Taken from the term “second string” in an athletic competition situation. In football, if the star quarterback gets injured during a play, the second string is called off the bench to replace him/her. A “Second String Friend” is essentially benched until needed, if ever.

Synonyms: Plan B, Second Choice, Secondary Friend, Benched Until Needed