Kick Off

To paraphrase Hobson, the Valet in Arthur, I'm alerting the media!

The only event were a KICK OFF takes place is FOOTBALL, American and otherwise.

RAGBRAI does not kick off! Taste of Des Moines does not kick off! there is NO
kick off to the National Balloon Classic! The Christmas shopping season does not kick off!

Sadly, I should not have to point out that a baseball game, a basketball game and a hockey game....DO NOT KICK OFF!

The next time you want to use the phrase KICK OFF for anything other than a FOOTBALL game.....EFF OFF!