Robin Zlotnick
Chief Content and Copy EditorLocation: New York City, New York, United StatesEducation: Emerson CollegeRobin Zlotnick is a writer and editor who has worked in digital publishing for many years. Before joining 'Distractify' full-time in 2020, Robin worked in the editorial departments of companies like Guff and Brainjolt Media. There, she wrote fun listicles and quizzes, jumped on breaking celebrity news stories, and copyedited her heart out. A grammar nerd through and through, Robin relishes any opportunity to roll up her sleeves and get down and dirty with syntax, style guides, and yes, Oxford commas.
She writes and publishes humor and short fiction in her spare time in journals and literary magazines like 'McSweeney’s Internet Tendency,' 'The Belladonna,' 'Rejection Letters,' 'X-R-A-Y,' and more. Robin lives in New England with her husband and the greatest dog in the world.
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At Least 69 People Have Gotten COVID-19 Because of a Spin Class
Since the spin class, 69 people have either directly or indirectly contracted COVID-19. It's now considered a very large outbreak.
The Most Heartwarming 'How It Started vs. How It's Going' Posts
These 'how it started vs. how it's going posts' will actually make you feel so much better about the world.
Woman Is So Obsessed With Adam Driver That It's Ruining Her Relationship
It's gotten to the point where they can't have a conversation without her mentioning him. And she sleeps with his cardboard cut-out in her room.
Woman Refuses to Move in With Boyfriend Until He Learns to Do Basic Chores
He currently lives with his mom and has shown no interest in learning to do things for himself. She won't move in with him until he does.
These Professor Emails Prove That Everyone Is Losing Their Minds in 2020
Professors are emailing their students to let them know they've been hit by cars or stalking their Twitter accounts. All bets are off in 2020.
People Share the One Tweet That Never Fails to Make Them Laugh
Do you have a tweet that you think about sometimes just because it's hilarious? These are those tweets.
Amy Coney Barrett Memes Abound After She Held up a Blank Notepad During Senate Hearings
Amy Coney Barrett was asked to show what notes she was using to answer questions during the Senate confirmation hearings for the Supreme Court seat. She held up a blank notepad.
Please Don't Microwave or Spray Your Voter Ballot With Disinfectant
The risk of COVID-19 transmission from your mail is so low that it's not worth jeopardizing your vote over.
These Wedding Shaming Posts Will Make Your Entire Body Cringe
From COVID-19 wedding colors to wedding guests wearing bridal gowns to someone else's wedding, these Wedding Shaming posts will make your whole body cringe.
Women Are Posting Revealing Videos About How Gross Their Boyfriends' Places Are
The videos involve them waving goodbye to their nice, neat bedrooms and entering the gross boy dungeons in which their boyfriends live.
Family Cat Went Missing and Was Found Dead...But Then She Showed up Outside Their House
Eric Schmidt shared the harrowing tale of the time they thought their cat had been run over, so his parents buried her, but then she appeared at their door the next day, alive and healthy.
Colorized Civil Rights Photos Provide New Perspective on Well-Known Events
The simple act of colorizing photos from the civil rights movement proves that it wasn't so long ago after all and not much has actually changed.
Your New Favorite Twitter Account Belongs to an Elderly Gardener
Gerald Stratford lives in the UK and loves sharing the vegetables he grows with his huge Twitter audience.
Hamish the Hamster Went on a Dramatic Journey According to These Missing Pet Posters
Follow the dramatic journey of Hamish the pet hamster, told through missing pet posters someone found around town.
This Conversation About Dogs Is the Most Wholesome Wrong Number Interaction Ever
When Sam accidentally sent pictures of pugs to the wrong number, she thought she'd just apologize and move on. But the recipient had other ideas.
These Third-Graders' Notes to God Will Really Make You Think
These third graders had a lot of questions for god, questions that even some adults have never thought to ask.
Flight Attendant Shares Fascinating Little-Known Secrets About Her Job
Yes, flight attendants get to fly for free, but no, they don't start to get paid for until the boarding doors close.
Mom Was Kicked Off a Flight Because Her 2-Year-Old Son Refused to Keep His Mask On
Rachel Starr Davis's son is 2 years old, and he had a meltdown when she asked him to wear the mask. The flight crew seemed to have no sympathy.
Boss Wouldn't Accept Employee's Resignation So She Quit on the Spot and Started Their New Job the Next Day
They were trying to be nice and courteous to their boss, but when he wouldn't accept their resignation, all decorum flew out the window.
A 2,500-Year-Old Egyptian Tomb Was Just Opened and People Are Terrified It's Unleashed a Curse
A 2,500-year-old Egyptian tomb was recently unearthed and open, causing many to panic that that may not have been the right decision in the year 2020.
Rihanna's Inclusive Models Are Rocking the Fashion World and Making People Emotional
While female plus-size models have become a little more accepted, almost no plus-size men had seen themselves represented modeling clothing until Rihanna's line.
Viral Thread Explains ADHD Is Not Just About Being Unable to Focus
ADHD is often depicted as a disorder that just causes a lack of ability to concentrate, but that is so far from the truth.
The Most Important Things Teenagers Should Know, as Told by Adults
Adults are just former teenagers, and it turns out, you learn things about life and the world as you get older. That's why these adults are sharing the most important things for teenagers to know.
Woman Constantly Tries to Stump Her Husband With Riddles But He Solves Every One
Natalie Shelton's husband is way too good at riddles. He solves every one she throws his way.
Student Failed an Exam Because Surveillance Software Showed Her Reading the Questions out Loud
She was just trying to better understand the question, but the professor thought that meant she was getting outside help.
Ireland Lacrosse Team Drops out of World Games So Iroquois Nationals Can Play
Previously, the Iroquois Nationals weren't going to be allowed to play because they don't represent a sovereign nation.
Somehow These 'Unflattering Dog Photos' Are Still Extremely Adorable
You can't help but laugh and these goofy pups caught making faces or cheesing in weird positions.
12 Times Postal Workers Went Above and Beyond for Their Community
The U.S. Postal Service is facing an extreme crisis, but postal workers are essential, and in addition to delivering the mail, they often deliver joy.
Terrible Boyfriend Tricked His Girlfriend into Wearing White to a Wedding, and the Bride Was Furious
What he neglected to realize was that he wasn't pranking his "buddy" by doing this; he was just humiliating his girlfriend and making the bride beyond angry.
If You Wear a Mask Under Your Nose, You Might as Well Not Be Wearing One at All
Wear a mask properly. Wearing one under your nose is basically like not wearing one at all.
Woman in 'Christian Girl Autumn' Donates to Trans Woman Who Meme'd Her
Caitlin Covington of the 'Christian Girl Autumn' meme donated $500 to the trans woman who meme'd her to support her transition.
Here Are the Hilarious Finalists for the Comedy Pet Photo Awards
The Mars Petcare Comedy Pet Photography Award finalists for 2020 are here! And they're adorably hilarious.
Please Do Not Wear These Cringe-Worthy Halloween Costumes This Year
No one wants to see a sexy 'Tiger King' costume or a cheeky coronavirus getup. I promise you.
Woman Told Roommate That the Baby Name She Picked Is 'Ridiculously Stupid'
She wants to name the baby 'Arya' but make the spelling about a million times more complicated.
This Landmine-Detecting Rat Just Won a Medal for Bravery
Magawa is the first rat to win such a medal. He has spent his life saving others with his work in Cambodia.
89-Year-Old Pizza Delivery Man Goes Viral, Receives $12,000 Tip
Derlin Newey started delivering pizzas at 89 because he could not afford to pay his bills on social security alone.
Pittsburgh-Based Dog Rescue Flew 1,500 Miles to Save 14 Dogs from Hurricane Laura in Louisiana
No Dog Left Behind flew to the gulf coast to rescue 14 dogs whose owners had to give them up due to Hurricane Laura.
Student Stages Kidnapping Prank to Get out of Zoom Class and the Teacher Remains Totally Calm
Two masked figures barged in and took him from his desk while the teachers was going on about paragraphs.
Mailman Takes Adorable Selfies With Every Pet He Passes on His Route
Cristiano da Silva Antunes is basically an Instagram celeb because his pet selfies bring people so much joy.
Nun Runs Marathon on Treadmill to Raise Money for a Chicago Food Bank
Sister Stephanie Baliga decided to run the Chicago Marathon on her treadmill when it was canceled due to the pandemic.
Couple Decides to Have Nontraditional Paparazzi Style Engagement Shoot
MacKenzie Dias and her fiancé didn't want just any old engagement photos. They decided to do something different — a paparazzi style shoot.
People With a Fear of Spiders Can Now Treat Their Phobia With Exposure to 'Therapy' Tarantulas
Are you afraid of spiders? Therapy tarantulas are here to cure your phobia. That's right: therapy tarantulas.
Women Are Doing Much More Housework Than Men During the Pandemic
Several studies have shown that in heterosexual couples, the women are doing much more housework than men during the pandemic, even when both are working from home.
Blind Golden Retriever Gets a Puppy to Help Him, and Now They're Best Friends
When Tao lost his sight, he couldn't do everything a dog should be able to do. But when Oko the puppy came into the picture, everything turned around.
New Study Found That Older People Are Actually 'Becoming Younger'
A new study found that older people's cognitive and physical function have improved dramatically in the last 30 years. Basically, older people are becoming younger.
McDonald's Hacks That Will Transform Your Fast Food Experience
McDonald's is great, but sometimes you need a custom experience to kick it up a notch with things like a DIY soda float or a veganized Big Mac.
Man's Parents Ignore Adopted Granddaughter Until He Agrees to Give Them Biological Grandchildren
They were nice to their adopted granddaughter until they were informed that their son and his wife weren't going to have children of their own.
106-Year-Old Woman in India Beat COVID-19
A 106-year-old woman in India beat COVID-19 after a long battle. She was recently discharged from the hospital with a big smile on her face.
Homophobic 'Friend' Steals and Destroys Couples' Wedding Dresses on the Day They Get Married
Their supposed 'friend' stole and destroyed their dresses because they didn't believe gay people should get married.
Woman's Viral Thread Explains that OCD Is Nothing Like It's Portrayed in the Media
OCD is not "fun" or "cute" or "quirky." It's a potentially debilitating mental disorder that has the capacity to severely diminish someone's quality of life.