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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Everyone's Favorite Emo Band My Chemical Romance Is Getting Back Together
Is My Chemical Romance back together? Everyone's favorite emo band has announced that they are reuniting for at least one show. Fans are hoping for more.
People Are Sharing the Backhanded Compliments They've Received That Are Really Just Insults
The backhanded compliment is really the pinnacle of the insult — couched in a sort of "niceness" so the receiver usually has no adequate retort.
Disney Channel Shows and Movies Worth Revisiting (and Ones You Should Probably Skip)
Disney Plus has a huge catalog of Disney Channel shows and movies. But there are only 24 hours in a day. Which ones should you rewatch, and which should you skip? We've got the scoop.
25 Movies You Should Watch to Really Understand Gen Xers
Gen X gets lost in the war between boomers and millennials, but it's a complex and fascinating group of people. You can tell from the movies that defined the generation.
Is One Direction Getting Back Together? Maybe — but Not Everyone
Is One Direction getting back together? Liam Payne says he's confident a reunion will happen, and very soon. Keep reading for more.
Sleep Recorder App Captured This Guy's Farts and It's the Funniest Thing in the World
His sleep app recorded the farts he let rip while he was asleep, and it's the funniest thing you will hear today.
Is the 'The King's Man' a Prequel? New Trailer Reveals Origin of the 'Kingsman' Universe
'The King's Man' is the newest movie in the "Kingsman" franchise, but it's a prequel follows a new cast of characters who go head-to-head with Rasputin.
20 Jokes About How 'Nature Is Healing' Thanks to the Quarantine
So many people are earnestly tweeting about how nature seems to be "healing" while humans are on lockdown. Some are tweeting not so earnestly, and it's really funny.
Woman Complains That Husband Expects Dinner When He Gets Home — But He Might Have a Point
She was expecting Reddit to come to her defense and label her husband a sexist monster, but that's not exactly what happened.
These People Covered Tattoos of Their Exes in the Most Creative Ways
What do you do after you breakup with the person whose name or picture is tattooed on your body? Cover it up, quick, that's what!
Instagram Account Posts the Most Egregious Crimes Against Food, and It's Horrifying
These are the horrifying dishes people gleefully post on Instagram, so proud of themselves or their partner. They range from mildly unappetizing to actually dangerous to eat.
The Next 007 Is a Black Woman, but People Are Disappointed She Won't Be James Bond
'Captain Marvel's' Lashana Lynch will be 007 in the new James Bond movie, but Bond himself will still be played by Daniel Craig.
Two Little Girls Sat 6 Feet Apart and Yelled Compliments to People and It's a Whole Mood
Bret Turner's 5-year-old daughter and her friend spend their days sitting at least six feet apart and yelling compliments at people. It's the cutest thing.
Woman Gets Wrong Number Text from Guy Who Was Given a Fake, and They End up Going on a Date
Codie Higer was the recipient of the accidental text that resulted in a flirty conversation and a video-chat date. She documented the whole thing on Twitter.
10 Signs We're Living in a Simulation
The world is full of unexplainable phenomena, disturbing incidents, and bonkers events that prove that we must be living in a simulation.
What Will You Buy With Your Stimulus Check? People Are Joking About Their Most Irresponsible Purchases
From Louis Vuitton goldfish to a lifetime supply of astronaut ice cream sandwiches, these are the things people are joking about spending their stimulus checks on.
Man Takes in Abandoned Dog With a Moving Note Attached to Her Collar
Lionel Vytialingam spotted the little dog in the street on his way home from the grocery store. He was moved to tears by the note attached to her collar.
Flat Earthers Freak out About a Page in a Preschool Textbook
A flat Earther parent posted a page from their child's preschool science text book in a group with other flat Earthers, and they went off.
The Best Movies and TV Shows to Stream on a Snow Day, Based on Your Zodiac Sign
You're snowed in with hours to kill and you don't know what to watch? Here's the definitive list of the best movies and TV shows to stream based on your zodiac sign.
Dude Steals the 'Last Dorito' He and His Girlfriend Were Saving and Swaps It With a Fake
They had the Dorito displayed under a glass cake dome, and he decided to make a replica so he could steal it and eat it without her knowing.
Mom's Adorable Back-to-School Tradition With Her Son Goes Viral
Carino Cansino found a unique way to document her don's first day of school, and people everywhere are loving it.
20 Celebrity Doppelgängers That Are More Than a Little Freaky
These celebrity pairs often get mistaken for each other because they look so much alike!
This Boss Is Firing People Who Won't Sign up to Be a Liver Donor for His Brother
This "Ask a Manager" letter is concerning on so many levels. This company's owner is really punishing people if they don't volunteer to donate their liver to his brother.
Boss Offered Employees Pot and Then Hit Them With a Drug Test Days Later
He took them on vacation, ate pot brownies with them, and then surprised them with a drug test the day they were back in the office to trap them.
27 Evil Landlords Who Are Showing Their True Colors During the Pandemic
While some landlords have been extremely understanding that people's financial situations have changed, others are threatening eviction if tenants don't pay on time.
Man Dressed as the Joker Live-Streams His Arrest on Facebook
Jeremy Joseph Garnier was dressed in full Joker garb and makeup when he live-streamed his own arrest on Facebook.
Store Refuses Refund to Man Who Bought $10K Worth of Toilet Paper to Sell on eBay
He had bought $10,000 worth of toilet paper to resell from his eBay account, but it got shut down, so he tried to get a refund. The store refused him. Serves him right!
It's Not Illegal to Watch '1 Lunatic, 1 Ice Pick' — but Why Would You?
Is it illegal to watch '1 Lunatic, 1 Ice Pick'? New Netflix doc 'Don't F**k With Cats' tells the gory story of the grisly murder that Luka Magnotta posted online for all to see.
Jenna Dewan Reveals the Real Reason Behind Her Divorce From Channing Tatum
Channing and Jenna were once a Hollywood "It" couple, but their years-long marriage seemed to crumble in an instant. Jenna opens up about their relationship in her new book.
20 Hilarious Tweets Anyone Who Grew Up With Siblings Can Relate To
Only people who have siblings understand the insanity that is life with brothers and sisters, from the endless fighting to all the love.
Woman Named Qur'stylle Wants to Change Her Name, But Her Parents Are Freaking Out
Her name is Qur'stylle, which is pronounced like Chrystal, but she hates it and it has caused her so many problems. She just wants to change the spelling.
Dr. Phil is Getting Roasted for Comparing Coronavirus to Car Crashes and Swimming Pool Accidents
Dr. Phil appeared on Laura Ingraham's show, where he proceeded to spew lies and compare the COVID-19 pandemic to deaths from cigarettes and swimming pools.
Amy Schumer Changed Her Baby's Name Because It Sounded Dirty
His name was Gene Attell Fischer, but his name sounded way too close to "genital fissure" for comfort. So she changed it!
Jeremy Renner's App Was Such a Disaster That It's Shutting Down
Jeremy Renner was forced to shut down his eponymous app because trolls were harassing his fans.
People Share the Weirdest Photos of Themselves They'll Never Delete from Their Phones
We all have that one photo of ourselves that is so funny that we will never delete it from our phone. This is a thread of those photos.
The Live-Action 'Little Mermaid' Has Cast Jonah Hauer-King as Prince Eric
British actor Jonah Hauer-King has been cast as Prince Eric in the live-action version of 'The Little Mermaid.' Get all the details here.
Tom Holland Actually Saved Spider-Man By Appealing to Sony and Disney
Tom Holland saved Spider-Man by personally appealing to the executives at Sony and Disney and encouraging them to strike a deal.
88-Year-Old Grandma Goes Viral for Singing 'Happy Birthday' to Herself in Quarantine
Norma Gregorio went viral for singing 'Happy Birthday' to herself, but now she's relishing the fame of being a TikTok sensation.
The 10 Best 'Billionaires in Wine Caves' Jokes After the Debate
No one could stop making jokes about "billionaires in wine caves" after Elizabeth Warren criticized Pete Buttigieg's fundraisers with billionaires.
New TLC Show 'Hot and Heavy' That Follows 'Mixed-Weight' Couples Faces Intense Backlash
TlC is facing massive backlash for its new show, 'Hot and Heavy,' which focuses on the challenges of couples in "mixed-weight" relationships.
Couple Flawlessly Recreates Iconic Movie Moments During Quarantine
When you have a lot of time on your hands and a lot of random objects around your home, you have to put them to good use.
Are Rihanna and Jameel Still Together? New Reports Suggest a Split
Are Rihanna and Jameel still together? The pop star and beauty mogul kind of spills the beans in a new interview with 'Vogue.'
'In the Tall Grass' Ending Explained: The Stephen King Story's Creepy Conclusion (SPOILERS)
Netflix's new creepy tale, 'In the Tall Grass' had a twist ending. Get it explained here, and maybe stay away from tall grass while you’re at it.
Here's Everything We Know About 'Rhythm + Flow' Season 2
'Rhythm + Flow' is Netflix's new hit music competition show. Here's what we know about a Season 2 and chances to audition.
'Inspiring' News Stories That in Reality Are Super Depressing
Whether they're about kids selling lemonade to pay for medical bills or starting businesses to ease their parents' financial stress, many stories framed as "inspiring" are actually indicative of a broken society.
Bored Guy in Quarantine Builds a Restaurant for the Animals in His Yard
What else are you supposed to do in quarantine? James Vreeland figured the squirrels in his yard needed to eat just like the rest of us, so he opened up a squirrel restaurant.
New 'Avengers: Endgame' Deleted Scene Is Guaranteed to Make You Cry
A new 'Avengers: Endgame' deleted scene shows Tony Stark reunite with his adult daughter in an alternate realm. It's a guaranteed tearjerker.
Dr. Phil's Beverly Hills Mansion Is for Sale and the Pictures Are Absolutely Wild
Dr. Phil's Beverly Hills mansion is up for sale, and photos of the house reveal a truly one-of-a-kind decorating style, to put it nicely.
Man Checked for $1,700 Stimulus Payment and Saw $8 Million in Bank Account
Charles Calvin, a volunteer firefighter from Indiana, was waiting for a $1,700 when millions popped up in his account.
Facebook Scammer Gets a Taste of Their Own Medicine From Targeted Victim
A Facebook scammer tried to take advantage of one person who was not going to let them get away with it.