The DVR Dilemma

Do you remember that Seinfeld where Kramer bolts into Jerry Seinfeld's apartment as Jerry was watching a Mets game he had recorded from earlier that night?  Jerry had spent so much effort earlier that night trying to avoid any news or updates about the game so he could watch it on his recorded video tape.  Kramer takes one look at Jerry's TV and blurts outs:  "Boy, the Mets really blew it tonight