Difference between revisions of "FCC V-Chip"
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*It is named after the real-life {{w|V-chip}} manufactured for televisions in North America, which allows individuals to block programming based on their ratings category. | *It is named after the real-life {{w|V-chip}} manufactured for televisions in North America, which allows individuals to block programming based on their ratings category. | ||
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*{{e|6ACV02}} | *{{e|6ACV02}} | ||
[[Category:Technology]] | [[Category:Technology]] | ||
Revision as of 10:00, 7 June 2011
| FCC V-Chip | |
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| Type | Satellite |
| Creator(s) | FCC |
| First appearance | "In-A-Gadda-Da-Leela" (6ACV02)  |
| Current status | Became the V-GINY |
The V-Chip was a top secret FCC satellite launched in 1998 to censor indecent TV programmes like The Pimpsons and Assarama. It collided with the USAF Flying Destiny shortly after launch, thus creating the V-GINY.
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Trivia
- It is named after the real-life V-chip manufactured for televisions in North America, which allows individuals to block programming based on their ratings category.