Derogatory

Someone stupid but has out of pure luck
performed a feat which would'nt be
otherwise possible without skill of ninja
quality or higher.

George bush isn't a ninja
only a shoe dodger.

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