I had a buddy who...
You say you had a buddy who did something so dumb, it’s almost smart. That buddy is the reason you still talk to him. He’s a nobody, but he’s your nobody, and he’s the best nobody you’ll ever have.
My buddy once tried to speak to a dog and got bit by a whole pack.
My buddy once tried to be a superhero and got stuck in a traffic jam.
My buddy once tried to sing a song in a karaoke bar and made the bar shut down.