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Some of you have been devoted "Days of our Lives" fans for years -- or, if you're like us, DECADES of your life. And some of you got hooked more recently, in the past few weeks or months. But we all undoubtedly have one thing in common: a favorite character.

Someone you tune in for. Someone you love ... or love to hate. Someone who never fails to put a smile on your face. We've have many, and they tend to change from week to week, storyline to storyline. Because there are just so many awesome Salemites to choose from!

This question was recently posted on our boards, with a variety of fun and memory-challenging responses. Here are a few of 'em:

Lover_Of_Stefano08: "Well my favorite has [been] and always will be, Stefano Dimera."

Salem1975: "Marlena Evans, one of the great characters in the history of daytime TV."

charlotte_NC1: "Hands down ... Alice Horton."

anders332: "Nicole has always been on of my faves, and Vivian Alamain (they need to bring her back!!)."

Crzyfordays: "I enjoyed Eugene & his girlfriend Calliope."

soapiegal: "Howie Hoffsteader has to be on the list if for no other reason then him impersonating Hope at her NOT wedding to Larry Welch."

Who are some of your favorite characters and why? Jump into the discussion on our "Days of our Lives" boards or leave a comment below!