Scranton DVD

Scranton DVD is a macOS screensaver that recreates the bouncing DVD logo from the cold open of The Office. The logo drifts across the screen, changing colour on each bounce, occasionally hitting the corner.

Black screen with a glowing purple DVD logo floating in the centre, emitting a soft purple glow
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What problem does it solve?

There was no good way to relive the cold open from The Office where the entire office watches the DVD logo bounce, waiting for it to hit the corner. Now there is.

How it works

Install the screensaver, and the DVD logo drifts across the screen at a steady pace. It changes colour every time it bounces off an edge. The trajectory is calculated so that it will eventually, inevitably, hit the corner. Whether you’re patient enough to wait is up to you.

Whom it’s for

Fans of The Office, people who miss screensavers, and anyone who finds a slow-moving logo unexpectedly meditative.

Tech

Native macOS screensaver. Open source on GitHub.

Frequently asked questions

What is Scranton DVD?

A macOS screensaver that recreates the bouncing DVD logo. The logo drifts across the screen, changes colour on each bounce, and occasionally hits the corner.

Is it a reference to The Office?

Yes. The cold open where the entire office watches the DVD logo bounce, waiting for it to hit the corner.

Does it actually hit the corner?

Eventually, yes.

Is it free?

Yes. Open source on GitHub.