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.
More From Robin Zlotnick
What Time Should Your Kid Go to Bed? This Viral Chart Has the Answer
Depending on when they have to wake up for school, this chart shows the ideal times for kids of all ages to head to bed.
A Massive Study Found That 95% of Protests This Year Were Peaceful
In the media, we've been hearing stories of protests turning violent, but that's just because the peaceful protest, which vastly outnumber the violent ones, aren't covered the same way.
Woman's Elderly Neighbors Have Been Stalking and Harassing Her on a Daily Basis
Her neighbors, who are in their 80s, are constantly harassing her and spying on her from their windows.
People Share the Craziest Thing They've Heard Their Partner Mutter in Their Sleep
People say the weirdest things when they are fast asleep. Sometimes, their partners hear everything.
Woman Received a Postcard in the Mail 100 Years After It Was Sent
Brittany Keech shared pictures of the 100-year-old postcard that arrived at her doorstep in a Facebook group.
Mom's Photo of Kindergartener Being Super Frustrated With Virtual Learning Goes Viral
Kara McDowell shared the photo of her son hanging off the side of his chair and wrote that it was "a total mood."
These Tweets Make You Imagine Trying to Explain the Craziness of 2020 to People Living in 2019
If you told me in 2019 that Tom Hanks' blood would be used to develop a vaccine for a deadly virus, I would have looked at you like you'd lost your mind.
A Pod of Killer Whales Is Apparently Coordinating Vicious Attacks on Boats
Scientists are totally stumped as to why this is suddenly happening, but several boats have needed to be rescued after being attacked by orcas.
Woman Tracks Down Her Favorite Teacher and Has the Most Heartwarming Twitter Exchange
Raifa Rafiq struggled to remember her favorite teacher's full name. But once she found her, the two shared a wonderful exchange.
Woman Pranks Her Roommate by Covering Her Entire Room in Goldfish
Leah Thompson left a trail of goldfish to her roommate's room, which was covered — every inch of it — in Goldfish crackers.
Husband Tells His Wife 'Not to Dress Like a Mom' and Instantly Regrets It
You can file this one in the "What did he say to her?" department. This man really told his wife who is breastfeeding a baby and living through a pandemic that she should dress nicer.
If You Start Celebrating Halloween in September, These Spooky Season Tweets Are For You
Do you put up your Halloween decorations on September 1? Are you watching spooky movies even though Halloween is still two months away? Then these tweets are for you.
Parents Share Hilarious Stories of Being Outsmarted by Their Own Kids
Kids are sneaky, and if they need your PIN to watch a TV show, they'll figure out a way to get it.
Wendy's Customer Demands to Be Served Mac and Cheese, Gets the Cops Called on Them
The server was in a standoff with this person for 30 minutes, insisting that they don't serve mac and cheese at Wendy's.
People Are Sharing the Chores They Didn't Even Know Existed...Until It Was Too Late
From AC filters to vacuuming your drapes, here are the chores adults were surprised to learn you have to do regularly to keep your home clean.
Ryan Reynolds Leaves Supportive Comment on Burn Victim's Deadpool Cosplay
Jadiant Quinn is a med student and master cosplayer who dressed up as Deadpool. When Ryan Reynolds commented on his post, he went totally viral.
This Elderly Couple Are the Most Stylish People in the World
Britt Kanja and Günther Krabbenhöft have gone viral for being total staples of the fashion world while in their 60s and 70s.
Woman's Cat Is Totally Obsessed With Her Husband
Nasrin's cat wants nothing to do with her, but Jarvis seems to have to touch her husband at all times. They're inseparable.
People Share the Weirdest Places in Which They've Gotten Hit On
Crying in the back of a cab or meeting during a parent-teacher conference are definitely two scenarios in which you do not want to be hit on. Unfortunately, it's happened.
Former Olive Garden Employee Reveals 'Secrets' of Working There in Viral TikTok
Morgan Potter shared the good and the bad that went on behind the scenes when she worked at Olive Garden.
Sneaky Cats That Got Caught Trying to Steal Their Humans' Food
Cats only follow the rules that their owners set when they feel like it. When backs are turned, though, all bets are off.
13 Cursed Cakes That Should Never Have Left the Oven
From disfigured Pokemon to Rick rolling cakes, these are the most cursed desserts that have ever been concocted.
Chadwick Boseman Was Bullied for Losing Weight Months Before His Death
This incident highlights that you never know what's going on in a person's life and that it's never acceptable to comment on someone's body.
Security Guards Took Care of Employees' Office Plants While They Were on Lockdown for Months
Tumblr user wafflesrisa shares the heartwarming story of how the security team at their office building tended to everyone's plants when they could not.
Man Pleads With City Council to Stop Calling Them 'Boneless Chicken Wings' Because They're 'Just Chicken Tenders'
Ander Christensen's priority is to make the world safe and better for children. And that's why he's calling for the end of the term "boneless chicken wings."
Professor Accidentally Sends Nasty Email to Student Calling Her 'Entitled' for Correcting Her
The professor meant to sent the email to other colleagues, but she included the student on the email. The entire thing was extremely inappropriate.
Man Offers 'Rent-a-Daddy' Services for Families Who Need Temporary Father Figures
"Has your baby daddy been acting up?" reads Jake James' ad. He wants to be a dad you can rent for a day to hang with your family.
City Fights Community Effort to Provide Free Fridges Full of Food to Residents in Need
Several cities have set up community fridges to provide, fresh, free food to its residents, no strings attached, but in LA, city officials are trying to thwart the effort.
College Students Are Calling out Terrible Dining Situations Due to COVID-19
Several students at UGA posted viral TikToks about the sad state of the dining hall, while students in quarantine at NYU had a lot to say about the meals the school is providing.
Woman's Wonderfully Witchy Obituary Goes Completely Viral
Holly Blair's witchy, funny obituary will make you wish you were best friends with Holly Blair.
Maskless Man Has Public Meltdown While Getting Kicked out of Walmart
A man without a mask on lost it at employees at an Anchorage, Alaska Walmart as he was being kicked out of the store.
Target Fires Barista for Making 'Blue Lives Matter' Drink with Bleach on TikTok
The incident occurred at an Indiana Starbucks that's located inside of a Target. The employee was immediately fired when it was brought to Target's attention.
Woman Wants Husband to Turn Down Dream Job Because It Will Hurt Her Career
She's in a very high-powered role in a secretive industry, and if he takes the job, which is with a competitor to her company, it could destroy her professional reputation.
Flight Attendant Shares Best Hotel Travel Hacks in Viral TikTok
Katherine Kamalani is an experienced flight attendant who has some essential tips for anyone who travels and stays in hotels on a regular basis.
Viral Photo Shows Two Young Girls Using Taco Bell WiFi to Do School Work
The photo, which has been circulating social media, has prompted a discussion about uneven access to the internet in the United States.
The Listing for This Camper Went Viral for Its Hilarious Brutal Honesty
Katie Perkins really wanted to get rid of her camper, but she also wasn't about to mice words about the "hunk of junk."
Adele Accused of Cultural Appropriation for Wearing Bantu Knots and Jamaican Flag Bra
Adele's latest Instagram post shows the singer sporting Bantu knots and a Jamaican flag bra at "what would be" the Notting Hill Carnival celebration in London.
Woman Found out Her Husband Volunteered for a Year-Long Deployment and Lied About It
She thought he was assigned to leave her and their 4-year-old daughter for a year. But no, he volunteered for the job.
Postal Workers Share What We Can Do for Them Right Now to Make Their Lives Easier
The USPS is in dire trouble, and postal workers are shouldering a lot of the burden. Here's how we can make their lives easier.
These Prefab Sheds Could Be the Answer to Work-From-Home Problems During the Pandemic
If you are working from home and can afford it, these prefab offices are a great solution to pesky distractions.
Man Gets Banned from Tinder for Photoshopping Baby Yoda Into His Profile Pic
He was just making a joke! It was a really funny joke! And this woman did not like it.
People Are Sharing Screenshots of Flirty Interactions with Customer Service Reps
One woman shared that the Amazon customer service rep flirted with her through the chat, and soon, many others shared screenshots of similar conversations.
Choosy Beggar Demands Pay After Being Offered a Free Photoshoot
The photographer said he didn't do free shoots but was willing to do a "trade" so he could test out a new camera. This was apparently not enough.
Japanese Store Employees Wear 'Smile Masks' to Make Them Seem Friendlier
It can be hard to tell if someone is smiling behind their mask. Japanese store Takeya figured out a creative fix!
Man Hid Extreme Wealth From Fiancée for 4 Years While She Struggled to Pay All Their Expenses
She even sold her late mother's violin to afford a surgery for the dog that he brought into their lives.
Dude Refuses to Move in With His Girlfriend Even Though She's Pregnant
For him, having a baby together doesn't mean he's ready to move into the same apartment.
Women in Their 40s Share the Lessons They Learned Later in Life
Learning about you and your place in the world is a life-long process, and this thread proves it.
Woman's Parents Stole Her Identity and Left Massive Bills Unpaid
They've been doing it for a while, and now she has to go to court because of all the unpaid bills in her name.
Watch This Beekeeper Move an Entire Hive of Honey Bees Without Getting Stung
Erika Thompson is a beekeeper and removal expert who posted a viral TikTok showing her removing an entire hive without hurting any bees or getting stung.
Person's Parents Put Down Their Cat and Then Lied About It for a Week
Up until the morning they found out, their mom had sent them pics of their cat looking happy and healthy.