When someone views a film specifically due to their attraction to one (or more) of the cast members. Often (though not always) the film in question is of poor quality or very obscure, as the appeal is the person appearing in the movie and not the film itself.

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