Tony Armstrong launches satirical app for online trolls

Tony Armstrong, a former presenter on ABC News Breakfast, has released a comedy sketch promoting a fictional app called Furore. The app is designed for online trolls who insult him, helping them spell their negative comments correctly. In the three-minute sketch shared on his social media, Armstrong jokes about the importance of proper spelling in hateful messages. Armstrong's sketch aims to highlight the issue of online racism he frequently faces. He expresses a desire for a day without targeted racial abuse and suggests that if insults must be made, they should at least be spelled accurately. He has previously shared examples of racist messages he has received on his Instagram. In an interview, Armstrong explained that he wanted to take a more active role in addressing online harassment rather than just enduring it. Inspired by comedian Dave Chappelle, he chose humor as his method to respond to trolls. Armstrong and fellow comedian Henry Stone co-wrote the sketch and financed its production themselves. While the initial reactions to the sketch have been mostly positive, Armstrong is eager to see how it will be received on social media. Despite no longer being on News Breakfast, he continues to work for ABC and has hosted a series on invasive species, with plans for a new series addressing racism in Australian sports later this year. Armstrong enjoys the freedom that comes with creating his own content and has more projects in the pipeline. He looks forward to continuing his creative journey in the world of comedy.