The phrase refers to the removal (or "patching") of full-length, copyrighted films from the Internet Archive . While the site is a nonprofit library intended for digital preservation, it has historically been a hub where users upload popular movies like the Scary Movie franchise. The "Patching" Effect
Alternatively, this query could refer to the physical removal ("patching" out) of copyrighted media or the handling of site security breaches: DMCA and Copyright Takedowns: Scary Movie
: Users who frequently upload "patched" or copyrighted content often have their accounts suspended to prevent the Archive from losing its legal "safe harbor" status. What Still Exists on the Archive