When a cold/(beer) and hot/(pizza) front unknowingly clash together in the wee hours of the evening forming a massive shit storm of rain, hail and corn. Lightining falshes are not uncommom with the midninght roker, especially in the presence of smoking BBQs.

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