Mulberry Tree Child Care in Cannington, Australia

I don't know, I guess this used to be a Pizza Hut. Or are you guys just submitting random stuff to me now just to see if I will post it? I half expect the next submission to be a photo of a turd, claiming that it, too, used to be a Pizza Hut. Well, according to Mike, who may or may not be a pathological liar, this childcare and pre-school used to be a Pizza Hut until it was renovated beyond recognition. What kind of monsters would strip a former Pizza Hut of all of its glorious distinctive looks? The same monsters that are raising your kids while you are working, apparently.

Lazy Moe's in Forest Hill, Victoria, Australia

There is an awesome rumor that this place used to be called "Flaming Moe's," but, due to legal intervention, the name of this Australian former Pizza Hut had to be changed. So, for those who don't know, this is Flaming Moe's:

And I managed to grab this super secret security camera screen grab of the FOX lawyers putting the kibosh on the whole operation:Now, of course, this is all hearsay and conjecture, which (as we know) are kinds of evidence, right Lionel?So we don't (and probably won't) ever know the real backstory behind the name "Lazy Moe's," but we do know the backstory of the building itself, and, in case the suspense is killing you, this place used to be a Pizza Hut. Screened-in deck or chicken coop? You be the judge. Either way, I want to buy food and libations form a self-proclaimed lazy restauranteur, because we all know that they won't be cutting any corners when it comes to food quality and safety.Thanks to David for the submission. 

Domino's Pizza/Fish Feast in Gosnells, Western Australia

Some bizarre oversight in Australian Pizza Hut upper management led to two Pizza Huts being like a block and a half apart from each other in Gosnells, Western Australia. I, for one, am glad about this obvious screwup, because it gives us two posts in a row about two different UTBAPHs that are basically next door neighbors.Now, on top of that, we have ourselves a good old fashioned Western Australian double (nay, triple) whammy what with something called "Fish Feast" (complete with drive-thru) taking up a solid 1/3 of the former Pizza Hut (insert the knife) and a Domino's taking over the remaining two thirds (twist the blade). I say it every time, but there is something poetic about the Pizza Hut to Domino's transition. Were Henry David Thoreau still around, I have little doubt that he would have much to say on the topic.(For the record, I tried to find a famous Australian poet to fill in that reference, but ended up getting caught up laughing too hard about the Crocodile Hunter asking someone "What rhymes with 'G'day'?" to complete the search. So yeah, stereotypes of Australia are alive and well, in my brain. Perhaps I will visit someday to drink a Fosters and ride around in a kangaroo pouch to really learn more about the culture.)Thanks to Mike for the submission.

Nero's in Gosnells, Australia

Don't let the big "Now Open" sign fool you. Nero's, sadly, is closed. But fear not, Gosnellians. I am told that a new place has opened up in this spot that is Indian/Italian. Yes, you read that right, and no, I have literally no idea what that could possibly mean. Tandoori Chicken Cacciatore? Curry Alfredo? Pasta Biryani? Maybe the submitter, Mike, can shed some light.

Whatever the hell it is, our team of researchers is working hard to get an updated photo of this place. We will keep you posted.

Seoul Hoikwan Restaurant in Belfield, Australia

Just outside of Sydney, Australia, you may come across the Seoul Hoikwan Restaurant in the neighborhood of Belfield. Submitted by Mike, I really enjoy the classic architecture of this UTBAPH. Trapezoidal windows with exterior windowsills that drip nearly down to the ground are a nice touch. This place is clearly just a quick sandblast away from being back to its original form. 

Built in 1970, this is actually the first Pizza Hut to have been built in Australia. Before this, it was all vegemite sandwiches for the fine people down under. Hard to believe that this has not been turned into a museum, but I guess some people just don't appreciate history.

Subway/Domino's in Gladesville, New South Wales, Australia

There are not words to do this photo justice, so let me just say that if the Mayans were right but just off by a little bit, I will be fine dying in terrible fiery circumstances just knowing that this exists.

Tim, the submitter, has made this blog completely worth all of the work that I have put into it. 

BRB have to book a flight to Gladesville before the apocalypse starts.

Souvlaki Hut in Dandenong, Victoria, Australia

You Aussies sure know how to make up town names that look like I fell asleep on my keyboard. Dandenong? Alright, well, whatever. My spell checker gave up months ago anyway.Souvlaki Hut, submitted by Tim, is pretty badass, if I do say so myself.  For those who are unaware, Souvlaki is a greek dish consisting of probably lamb or something. And most likely some skewers.But, Greek as it may be, this place almost looks more Ikea meets Pizza Hut than anything else. I bet they have weird, overly-complicated wordless directions in there for how to put all of the meat on the skewers. 

Olsens Funerals in Revesby, New South Wales, Australia

This gem in the land down under is, yes, a funeral home. The first to be posted on this site, if I am not mistaken, this place has undergone some serious renovations since the Pizza Hut closed in the early 90s. Still, I bet the first few funerals held there had to have a few extra bouquets of flowers delivered to make sure that the pepperoni smell didn't come on "too strong for the mourners."

I hear that the old joke at this place is that they kept the ovens. Of course, they did not, and that is very insensitive of a joke to be telling during a eulogy, or so I was told by a very angry funeral director.

Thanks to James for passing this along.