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Why Taco Bell became Pizza Hut in Europe

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In the utopian future of 'Demolition Man', Taco Bell is the only surviving restaurant. Unfortunately, nobody in 1990s Europe had any idea what a Taco Bell was. The studio spent a fortune digitally altering logos and dubbing new dialogue so international audiences would believe the supreme rulers of futuristic fine dining were actually Pizza Hut.

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