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Old Apr 23, 2012 | 8:53 am
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dcline414
 
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Originally Posted by RatherBeOnATrain
A question I've been meaning to ask: Does Delta blackout certain Comedy Central programs from its In-Flight-Entertainment system?

I ask because, on my last few flights, Comedy Central has been off for part of the flight. It seemed that all the other channels were viewable while CC was not, and then CC became viewable just in time for one of CC's quality programs (Colbert, Stewart and South Park).

I suspect that Delta is blocking CC's garbage (their roasts and other segments where every third word is an obscenity) while letting the better stuff be broadcast untouched. Anyone know for sure?
That wouldn't make sense unless it were an overnight flight. Occasionally I've heard that comedy central airs the unedited versions of their roasts or vulgar stand-up acts very late night, but during the day/evening everything they air is censored. If something were blocked outside of overnight programming, I can't imagine it would be for content.

Perhaps it's just a stand-up comedian whose material includes horrible Delta travel experiences?
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