FCC V-Chip
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| FCC V-Chip | |
|---|---|
 | |
| 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.