(noun) An affliction of suddenly interesting neighborhoods in major cities, wherein a substantial segment of the population is supplanted by outsiders who will thoughtlessly pay $8 for a cup of black coffee, $7 grand for a studio apartment, and who also thoughtlessly cannot pay the slightest respect to anyone over 30 or who isn't white.
Individual portions of dudeblight are referred to as: bro, dude, dudette, and (when nobody sees them around) hipster and douchebag.

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