“Put that kid on a track”: Internet reacts hilariously to The New Orleans Pelicans’ hosting a baby crawling race 

Forget the NBA playoffs—this is the real competition. Each year the New Orleans Pelicans host the most intense, cutthroat race known to humankind: the Baby Crawl Race. Imagine the little athletes in onesies walking towards victory with determination while parents cheer like basketball courtside at the Finals.

The competitors? They come with Big Easy-themed names as bold as their crawling 'skills—'Beignet Baller,' 'Lil Easy,' and the ever-intimidating Gumbo GOAT. Some crawl like they have Zion Williamson's agility. And just when one child sounds destined for glory, a rogue pacifier rolls by and turns the whole race into a traffic jam of indecision.

As soon as the news came out, someone (mls_bet) took to his X account and commented:

"Put that kid on a track !

As if the kid had just set a world record rather than just edged past a distracted tot who paused to gnaw on their own shoe. Picture the headlines: "Toddler Wins Gold, Demands Juice Box in Press Conference."

Okay, the little whippersnapper may not have the idea of a finish line, but put on some teeny Nikes on those little feet, and we've got the next Usain Bolt—if Usain would sometimes pause in mid-sprint for a nap and some animal crackers.

The internet, of course, did what it's best at—made a quaint baby crawl an all-out scouting combine. Armchair hiring managers were already buzzing about draft pick possibilities for the 2039 Olympics, with others arguing about whether the Pelicans simply need to sign the kid to a 10-day deal.

The baby, ignorant of their sudden fame, likely was gnawing on a teething ring. But not the fans. They were locked in, typing as if they had courtside seats to history being made. This is how the timeline responded!

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Netizens have reacted to The New Orleans Pelicans’ hosting a baby-crawling race

Some people just couldn't help making fun of the entire ordeal, making the comments a highlight reel of snark. The race was over, but the internet chatter was just beginning:

"whoever came last isn’t getting no milk," a user joked.

"Most exciting thing to come out of New Orleans," another sarcastically wrote.

"I’m trying to bet on this lmao," a netizen hilariously expressed.

Other users flooded into the comments in lighthearted joy, making the baby's crawl a historical moment in sports:

"Cute, but why?, a netizen commented.

"Y'all betting on babies race now?" a netizen hilariously asked.

A few users appreciated the idea but made it lighthearted, making fun of the baby crawl race being the year's most fun sporting event. Others jokingly offered that it needed its own highlight reel or even a separate sports channel.

There were even posts about drafting early baby athletes or making a leaderboard for the speediest crawlers. The blend of excitement and humor reflected just how fast the race had become an internet phenomenon:

"Knees must be shredded after that," a user hilariously commented.

"Usain Crawl," another netizen sarcastically commented.

Ultimately, the baby crawl race did one thing for sure: you don't require speed, strength, or even a fundamental grasp of competition to win the internet's affection—only some grit, a cute moniker, and possibly a pacifier for post-race recovery. As the little athletes got back to their normal routine of snack breaks and nap time, the internet extended the party, already counting down until next year's Diaper Derby.

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