Mark Normand's Baby Almost Kidnapped by Uber Driver in New Orleans

New Orleans Trip and Parenting

• 👶 Mark Normand and his wife planned a trip to New Orleans for a wedding, intending to leave their baby with a grandma.
• 🍻 The plan involved drinking and enjoying New Orleans before heading to Austin for a kid-free wedding.
• 👨‍👩‍👧 They utilized family resources, referring to it humorously as "mom swapping."

Comedy Show and Green Room Experience

• 🎤 Normand performed at a small venue called Sports Drink in New Orleans, a 60-seater that he expects to sell out.
• 👶 It was his first time having his child in a green room during a show.
• 🎭 The green room experience was described with dark humor, mentioning Bob Saget and substances.

The Terrifying Uber Incident

• 🚗 After drinking and attending a crawfish boil, the couple decided to take an Uber back to their hotel with the baby.
• ❓ The Uber driver initially drove past them, circled the block, and seemed disoriented.
• 😱 Upon reaching the hotel, the driver sped off with the baby still in the Duna car seat in the back seat.

Recovery and Aftermath

• 🏃‍♂️ Normand chased after the Uber, yelling at the driver to stop.
• 😨 The driver eventually stopped, claiming she didn't realize the baby was still in the car.
• ⚠️ Normand suspects the driver may have been new, high, or simply inattentive, leading to a near-abduction.
• ⭐ Despite the terrifying experience, Normand humorously admitted to still giving the driver a five-star rating on Uber.