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
Woman Lists All the Crimes She Got Away With Because of Her Skin Color
Krista Vernoff details the infractions she committed in her youth and the way police officers responded each time to show that there's a huge discrepancy in the way white and Black people are treated by cops.
Bride Demands Refund from Wedding Photographer Who Supports Black Lives Matter
Shakira Rochelle posted in support of Black Lives Matter, and one of her clients demanded a refund, saying she no longer wanted to work with her.
FedEx Driver Was Spat on and Called the N Word
Brandon Brackins was unloading a package when someone in a car almost hit him, got out, called him the n-word, and spat in his face.
"All Lives Matter" Troll Harasses Coffee Shop Employee in Brooklyn
In the video, the man, who is not wearing a mask, blocks the service window and says he won't move unless they take down their Black Lives Matter sign.
Dude Is Upset That His Roommate Is Too Nice to His Dog
This dog owner is mad that his roommate kisses his dog, cuddles him, "baby-talks" him, and gives him stuffed animals.
Small-Town 'Black Lives Matter' Protester Assaulted by 'All Lives Matter' Biker Gang
Ryley Wrigglesworth held a Black Lives Matter sign and tried to join her small town's demonstration, but a counter-protesting biker gang assaulted her.
10 of the Craziest Things People Have Tried to Sell on Craigslist
The things people try to sell on Craigslist are varied and sometimes, absolutely shocking.
Woman's Cheating Ex Flips out When He Finds Out She Got Pregnant With Someone Else's Baby
This woman and her ex couldn't have a baby. He cheated and thought he got another woman pregnant. They broke up and she got pregnant with someone else's baby. Now, he's found out his mistress's kid isn't even his.
Woman Told Her Sister Her Daughter's Name Is "Stupid" — and Um, Well, Judge for Yourself
I guarantee you will not be able to guess what her sister named her her poor daughter. The name reveal is shocking.
15 Very Good Dogs Who Are Protesting for Black Lives Matter
OK, so maybe it was their owners who wrote their signs, but you can tell they really believe in the cause.
Tattoo Shop Offers Free Cover Ups of Hate and Gang Symbols, 'No Questions Asked'
Gallery X Art Collective in Murray, Kentucky is overing to cover up hate symbols and gang symbols for free. No questions asked.
Front-Page Interview with J.K. Rowling's Abusive Ex-Husband Causes Outrage
In an essay attempting to explain her beliefs about trans people, J.K. Rowling revealed that she is a survivor of abuse and sexual assault. 'The Sun' decided to interview her abuser and put it on their front page.
Man's Viral Post Explains That He Will Not Walk Alone in His Own Neighborhood Because He Is Black
Shola Richards is an author, speaker, and activist, but there's one thing he won't ever do — go for a walk in his own neighborhood alone, without his dog or his daughter.
Country Trio Lady Antebellum Changes Its Name to Remove Slavery Association
The group said in a statement that its members were embarrassed for not considering the word's association to slavery when they formed the band.
Dad Wants His Stepdaughter to Use a Different Bathroom When She Has Her Period
His sons are grossed out by seeing her pads and tampons in the trash, and they wouldn't simply...get over it.
White Woman Launches Racist Tirade at Asian Woman Exercising in the Park
The angry, racist white woman told her to "Go back to whatever f--king Asian country you belong in."
Lizzo Shuts Down Haters in Video Proving She Probably Works out More Than They Do
Lizzo went viral for a TikTok in which she showed herself working out and explained that she does it for one person and one person only: herself.
Coachella Is Canceled, but the Memes Are Just Getting Started
Coachella has been officially canceled. Lots of people have lots of different feelings about that.
Protesters Have Turned Fence Outside White House Into Powerful Black Lives Matter Living Memorial
The fence was recently erected to keep protesters from gaining access to the White House. Protesters decided to turn it into a huge memorial honoring those who've been killed by police violence.
Man's GF Refuses to Believe She Smells and Only Showers Once a Week
He claims that she is not depressed; she just won't take care of herself, and she refuses to change.
Woman's Boyfriend Won't Stop Telling Her She Has Bad B.O.
She's taken to obsessively cleaning herself and brushing her teeth after eating anything. He finally found out that his repeated comments are an abusive control tactic.
Woman in Viral 'Lose Yo Job' Video Says It Changed Her Life for the Better
Johniqua Charles reunited with her estranged family as a result of the video going viral, and now she's getting the help she needs.
Daniel Radcliffe Speaks out Against J.K. Rowling's Transphobic Comments
In a statement on the Trevor Project's blog, Daniel Radcliffe made it clear that he does not support J.K. Rowling's anti-trans stance and that he stands with 'Harry Potter' fans who were hurt by her words.
Man Forced His Wife to Confess That She's Been Spying on Their Kids' Therapy Sessions
What she was doing was an utter violation of privacy, and her kids had a right to know what she was doing.
Side-by-Side Tweets Expose Hypocrisy of People Complaining About Protesting During the Pandemic
People who resisted government recommendations to socially distance and quarantine are now telling people protesting to get back inside. The reason? Racism.
People Share Proof That Sometimes Genes Hit 'Copy-Paste'
Sometimes, it's eerie just how much someone can look like their parents or grandparents. Genes really do seem to hit "copy-paste" on occasion.
White Woman in NYC Calls Cops on Black Woman Sitting on a Park Bench
Svitlana Flom, a Manhattan socialite, called the cops on a Black woman who was sitting on a park bench, for no other reason than that she was Black..
Directors Support 'Star Wars' Star John Boyega Who Said He 'Might Not Have a Career' After Protesting
John Boyega, star of the new 'Star Wars' films, protested for Black Lives Matter this week, despite his fears that his career would take a hit. Directors showed up to reassure him it wouldn't.
Vegan Influencer Slammed for Video Equating Black Lives Matter and Animal Rights
Lauren Rebecca Perez, who goes by @LaurenLuvsVeg on Twitter, was slammed by critics for her video in which she equated the fight for Black lives with the fight for animal rights.
Someone Reposted Trump's Tweets Until He Got Suspended — It Only Took 3 Days
@SuspendThePres decided to do an experiment. It would repost every one of Trump's tweets verbatim and see how long it took for the account to get suspended. It look three days.
Husband Goes on Hilarious Rant When Wife Brings Home 'Jurassic-Sized' Plants
Brad Kearns' wife Sarah is turning into a plant lady slowly but surely, and most recently, she came home with two "Jurassic-sized" plants for their bedroom.
Wife of Derek Chauvin, Officer Who Killed George Floyd, Requests Name Change in Divorce Petition
Kellie Chauvin immediately filed for divorce from Derek Chauvin, the officer who killed George Floyd. Now, she's asking to change her name.
Young Woman Has Been Stuck in Quarantine with Her Emotionally Abusive, Dependent Mother
Her mother is extremely dependent on her to get through every day, but she's also emotionally abusive, and OP needs to find a way out.
A Dog Owner Witnessed His Dog Lie to Another Dog in the Park
He put on a show with another toy to make all the dogs want it, then went back to grab the ball they dropped. A genius.
Woman's Boyfriend Has Been Treating Her Terribly Since Discovering His Royal Ancestry
His friend got him one of those ancestry DNA kits, probably never anticipating that the results would go to his head and he would ruin his relationship.
Someone From That Viral Lake of the Ozarks Party Has Tested Positive for COVID-19
The party went viral for showing huge crowds that seemingly weren't socially distancing. Now, at least one partygoer has been diagnosed with COVID-19.
Pink Slams Critics of Her Black Lives Matter Post on Instagram
Pink reposted a powerful message from Billie Eilish about why saying, "All lives matter" is inappropriate, and the critics came for her comments. She had no trouble clapping back.
Chrissy Teigen, Ariana Grande, and Other Celebrities Who Are Loudly Supporting Black Lives Matter Protests
Celebrities are showing up in different ways, from attending protests to making donations to organizations.
This Guy Really Doesn't Want to Partake in His Fiancée's Family's Strange Wedding Night 'Sex Ritual'
It's like something out of a gothic, Victorian-era story. Her family stays outside the bedroom while he and his new wife "consummate" the marriage.
This Mansion for Sale Has an Entire Fake Town in the Basement
It looks like Disney's Main Street or the set of a 1930s Christmas movie. But it's neither. It's a basement.
This Guy Had a Lot of Fun When He Had to Take Pictures of His House for an Inspection
Tim Rousu wasn't about to let the opportunity to be extremely silly slip through his fingers.
7-Year-Old Throws Adorable Backyard Prom for His Babysitter
Curtis Rodgers knew his babysitter Rachel wouldn't be able to have a prom for her senior year, so he made planned a special backyard prom for just the two of them.
J.K. Rowling Is Crowdsourcing Kids' Illustrations for Her Next Book, and People Have Mixed Feelings
Some people have claimed that the publisher can use any illustration submitted for any purpose and that they're essentially aiming to "steal" kids' drawings. J.K. Rowling says that's not the case.
Former Flat-Earthers Share What Made Them Change Their Mind
Some were brought up to believe the Earth is flat. Others fell into a rabbit hole of misinformation. They all have different reasons they finally stopped being a flat-earther.
Wedding Videographer Openly Taunted Man Who Asked for a Refund Because His Fiancée Died
Justin Montney asked Copper Stallion Media for a refund after his fiancée tragically died in a car crash. Not only did they not offer a refund, they taunted him online for posting a negative review.
Masked Shoppers Shout Unmasked Customer out of NYC Grocery Store
The video, which was taken in a grocery store on Staten Island, has sparked a discussion about whether or not the masked customers acted appropriately.
Chuck E. Cheese Changed Its Name to Sell More Pizza on Food Delivery Apps
A Reddit user made the discovery, and the news spread rapidly. It seems Chuck E. Cheese really is going by another name on apps to trick people into ordering their pizza.
Mom-to-Be Got 'Circumcision-Shamed' By a Nurse During a Doctor's Appointment
The nurse went off about how gross it is when people don't circumcise their babies. This mom held her tongue, not wanting to get into an argument.
Parents Secretly Gave Their Kid's Cat Away While He Was Away at School
Who gives someone's cat away when they've been asked to watch it? Toxic parents, that's who.
Wanna Cry? Watch This Man Reunite With His Donkey After Being Quarantined for Two Months
A man and his donkey reunite for the first time after quarantine, and it's emotional for everyone involved, human and equine.