Once in childhood, three friends burned down a house as a result of a stupid prank. In order to avoid taking the blame, the guys pinned it all on a person named Ricky Stanicky, whom they made up themselves. So poor Ricky became their scapegoat for life, and twenty years later he still helps them get out of various awkward situations. When their wives finally manage to convince the men to introduce them to this mysterious Ricky, the heroes hire an actor to play his role.