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14 out of 17 people found the following comment useful :-
i love it, 3 January 2006
Author: kirstyleigh64 from United States

Days of Our Lives is yes, a little silly at times, but i find it addicting. I started watching during Christmas break of my sophomore year and now, a 47 year old woman, i still find the show irresistible. At times the story lines can become a little far-fetched (ex. the Salem Stalker) but that's why i turn the show on everyday. It gives me a break from reality and lets me explore a completely different world. Some may find it a little bit silly, but that makes it all the more exciting. If you want to watch Days of our Lives, I say start now because there's a lot to learn. This show has been running since 1965 and I've loved every minute of it.

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A bizarre and yet highly addictive program., 28 January 2003
Author: chester-gray from Ontario, Canada

I have watched the days of our lives since I was ten years old. I admit that some of the story lines are completely outlandish, like the one about eight years back about Marlena getting possessed by Satan, but for some unknown reason, I cant stop watching this show. The love for this show seems to be an epidemic in my high school as well, among both guys and girls. I never really watched a soap opera before this one, except for Another World. The show's contract with NBC comes under review in 2004. Myself, as well as many other diehard Days fans, are holding their breath praying that they renew it.

Chester's Rating: ********/10

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16 out of 27 people found the following comment useful :-
The best soap!, 6 October 1999
Author: Rose-35 from Pennsylvania

This is the best soap that was ever on tv. Most of the charactors are great, like Bo, Hope, Roman, Marlena, John, Craig, Nancy.. and then there are some that are not so good, like Nicole, Nicholas. There have been some great storylines. I loved all of them except when Marlena was possessed. That was just a waste but I guess they can't all be perfect. Overall this is a great show. No wonder it's been on for 34 years.

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Days of our LIves, 10 July 2006

Author: lcplacko from United States

As a mother who has lost a child, I think DOOL's portrayal of Hope's and Bo's grief and anger was very realistic. I've been a fan of Days since the late 70's. Some story lines and actors are better than others but on the whole is is engaging and often deals with current issues. Frequently though, the story lines drag and are plots are repeated. There could be less of the cutesy early 20 somethings, and more middle-aged characters. I don't think there's one ugly man on the show and the women are all gorgeous. Bringing back Steve and Kayla is really fascinating to me and a great idea. Steve Johnson and his love Kayla were like the "Beauty and the Beast"; it was one of the best love stories on daytime TV. May Hope be carrying Bo's baby...although I don't know how old she is supposed to be. May Sami get what's coming to her...LUCAS. May Jack live forever!

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DOOL was a must-see soapie that I couldn't miss an eppy...., 6 October 2003
Author: catostingers from Melbourne, Australia

From the year of 1989...I had spent a lot of time at a friendis house, who was and STILL is a DOOL fan, she managed to get me hooked on DOOL within days of introducing me to the show. In the beginning, I took it very seriously...then after a while -- it started to look different and had more boost of comedy in a drama soap series. I loved it! Especially when Eileen Davidson - who played quite a number of roles -- such as Kristen Blake, Susan Banks, Sister Mary Moira and Penelope Kent! It was hysterical watching the funny scenes, Eileen certainly did her best performance of her life! :) Unfortunately, I stopped watching DOOL in 1998 when I moved out to Australia from California...DOOL's about 4 years behind USA's current storylines and NO captions for the Deaf/hearing impaired! I'm Deaf, by the way. If captions were started here on DOOL, then I'll be the faithful fan again. :)

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sick of the same old thing, 23 February 2006
Author: missbevy from United States

Is anybody else sick of seeing the same episode every day? It may not actually the same but it sure sounds the same. I am so sick of Belle and Shawn mooning over their mistakes. For crying out loud--get on with it. I have watch Days since day 1 and never have things moved so slowly. The reason the story line of Mike Horton's paternity was such a hit was because we weren't reminded of it every day. It was always hanging there just waiting for someone to say something. And one more thing--what has happened to Marlena. Has she lost her mind as well as her memory? The real Marlena is much to smart to be led around my Alex or John.

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It's good for a laugh, and some nostalgia, 2 September 2005
Author: MovieCriticMarvelfan from california

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"Days of Our Lives" has definitely hit rock bottom in the last decade, gone are the classic story lines, the good acting, the special twists. It used to be a great classy show, now it's turned more into tabloid, reality show trash that you see on stuff like Jerry Springer. Bf, gf cheating on each others, wackos left and right (Sammy, Kate, Jan Spears). We still got some familiar favorites like Dr. Evans and Roman Brady and Alexandra Carver and the usual villains Stefano and Tony Dimera still it's definitely lost a bit of charm.

However like the rest of the fans can't get enough of the show for better or worse.

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Now written for ultrareligious ultraconservative NASCAR/country types - of no interest for wider audience, 6 December 2006

Author: kyrat from CA, USA

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I've watched the show on/off since the 1980's. I was initially drawn to the characters, especially Jennifer who I identified with. I stopped watching the first time the show got ultra religious and had Marlena possessed and John turn out to be a priest. A few years ago I found out they brought back Matthew Ashford to play Jack, so I started watching again. I had to stop again very quickly when they gave MEDICALLY INACCURATE information about abortions and tried to demonize the choice to not carry a fetus to term. Occasionally I'll sneak a peak (when they brought back Frankie) but I am unable to watch more than a few minutes before I get disgusted/angry.

Literally, every other sentence is a reference to god/religion. (specifically Christianity). Seriously, try making a list of the number of times per episode someone goes to the hospital chapel (with a big cross), goes to St. Luke's church or says a prayer or if you really want some fun, keep track of the # of times someone references "god", "prayer", "miracle" or a priest. Weddings now feature passages from the bible, sermons and morality lectures from the Irish priest. Christmas now features bible readings. Mimi literally had visions of the Virgin Mary. Nearly every single character blatantly wears a large visible cross (sometimes they have cross necklaces. I don't normally care if there's mentions of religion or god in a show, nor do I normally notice/care if someone wears a cross - but this is BLATANT / IN YOUR FACE pushing of Christianity. (note all the Christian rock ads during the show) It is the main reason I do not watch this show. This proselytizing is offensive and ruins the show!!

The second reason I don't watch anymore is how conservative this show is. I could list many examples, but I'll limit myself to a few: Now I have no problem with parents staying home to care for their kids if they want to/can afford it. However, I caught a recent rant to Belle about how women's NUMBER ONE (and implied...SOLE PURPOSE) is to stay home with their children. Mind you, it was not worded as "parental" duties - it was definitely very gendered to only the mom. And there is CONTINUOUS bashing of single adults or even nonbiological parents raising children! Belle literally credited her good life solely to the fact that both her biological parents raised her. And others have over and over again stated that children who don't have both biological parents (only heterosexuals of course!) will be screwed up. This is so outdated (and incorrect if you examine developmental psychology studies!) and so antifeminist it angers me. Speaking of incorrect facts, making Mimi not only suffer hallucinations & guilt and being left for having an abortion - they went so far as to claim her abortion made her sterile! This was a blatant antichoice "lesson" with no balance perspective or any other viewpoints shown! Marlena/Belle claim doctors & logical reason are wrong - "faith" will cure John. This show pushes a conservative social agenda and is probably written by the religious right to push their views about how people should live their lives.

The show lacks any relation to actual reality. Outside of maybe the midwest or the south is there really such a homogeneous set of Caucasian middle-upper class people? I can count on one hand the number of times I've seen Asian or Latin people. And there's only ever 4 African-Americans - the super-stereotype "Vodoo priestess" Celeste; Lexie, Abe (and if there's another Af-Am male then you KNOW Lexie will have to sleep with him. ) They flirted with having one gay character but there must've been a protest or something because he disappeared quickly. And per their ultraChristian missionary bent, there are no other religions even mentioned or god forbid (pun intended) an atheist!

The last irksome details to me is how the show has decided that it only wants to appeal to Caucasian Christian conservatives who are country-listening Nascar fans. Nowadays ALL the music at any bar or restaurant or a character is listening to is always country (except when they do a rare unsubtle promotional stunts like Rolling Stones or Smokey Robinson). Recently they've decided they need to try to appeal even more to the Nascar crowd so they've brought in 3 racecar drivers and featured a race in an episode. They've dumbed down Shawn's character - he was in college planning to be a lawyer - now all of a sudden he is shown saying he doesn't know how to use a computer and settles for a blue-collar job fixing cars as the only job he can get? Max (the Nascar racer) & Shawn talk about how they goes HUNTING, Connor's a southern drawlin' rodeo cowboy? How much more redneck can they get? Bo actually said "git er done" the other day.

I love many of the actors/characters (Jack, Jenn, John, Frankie, Patch, Billie, Sami etc.) but I can't stand the writers' social agenda. NBC please note: If you ever join the rest of the nation in this century & update their show, we would start watching again. But if they're really going to carry on airing this propaganda piece for the religious right, then I wish they would just cancel the show rather than demean the characters/actors by doing this to them!

I'm not asking for anything crazy like a John&Abe love match or Hope to catch AIDS from unprotected sex with a guy she barely knows (Patrick). But how about an interracial couple? Or a Jewish character? Or an Asian person (who's not a doctor) Or a non-"nuclear" family of mom-dad-kid-- how about a single dad? Let's lose the stereotypes & show a place that acknowledges todays diverse population and ways of living.

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Days of Our Lives takes you into are world and out..., 9 August 2007

Author: sweetjawalters from Canada

Days Of Our Lives is by far my favorite show, it takes you away from reality and into a world so different or perhaps in some aspects the same and show's you different sides of it. Some story lines may be a little out their like the Salem stalker but most story lines have meaning to them like the Dimera/Brady feud to show real meaning of hatred. Even though sometimes the same storyline can drag on and on and yes it is a bit annoying but it makes you keep on watching and sometimes sitting on the edge of your seat. Days of our lives is something that was not made in one day all episode's of days in my opinion must take hard work and I find every single actor and actress is amazing. Days of our lives get a 10 in my opinion for amazing acting; creative story lines & amazing connections with are world and a different world. If you don't watch Day Of Our Lives I suggest you start now!

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''Bring back the romance'', 13 January 2006
Author: pokemon01570 from United States

I started watching days back in 1980 something, when John Black thought he was Roman.My best friend got me into the show and I have been a true fan sense. I will always watch Days, but I have to admit sometimes the show is really bad. It is confusing when actors switch roles for example,Roman used to be Chris and now Dr north is played by the original Roman, whats up with that??Is Lexie the only Dr in Salem?? I miss how the show was in the 80's with the super couples like Bo and Hope ,Kim and Shane and my favorites Patch and Kayla. BRING BACK PATCH

I hope the show starts to get better can't stand the horror and sleazy story lines,

but in spite of that I watch as often as I can and I hope the show will continue I am addicted.

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