Poles hold items like stop signs, yield signs, construction signs. A humanpole stands on the highway with things like stop signs, yield signs, construction signs. Humanpoles replace metal and wooden poles in construction areas. What makes them so special, is that drivers are more likely to respond to the sign held by a humanpole over a metal pole. The basic job of a humanpole is to impose the threat of killing a human as opposed to a metal pole. Humanpoles are a suicide trap and are generally seen smoking.

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