An exaggerated cowboy preacher praying under a hot Texas sun with a smoking server, melting Texas ice cream, and dollar bills on fire.

Data Center Dave

Texans Resort to Prayer Over Data Center Expansion

Published May 22, 2026

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As Texas faces numerous data center expansions, the extreme heat and energy use prompt residents to seek divine intervention. This satirical card illustrates their comical pleas.

The Real Story

Residents in Texas are growing increasingly frustrated with the expansion of data centers due to their environmental impact, particularly the excessive heat and energy consumption they generate. Some communities are turning to prayer and asking for divine intervention to halt these developments. This reflects a larger tension between technological growth and environmental sustainability in the region.

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