Readers consider their home state of Alabama a little sweet and a little sour. So just in time for this late October holiday, we have a really important question that needs as much variety in answers as what your kid brings home after trick-or-treating.

On our AL.com Facebook page, we asked readers: If Alabama was a Halloween candy, which one would it be and why?

You replied with nearly 700 comments, hitting each end of the spectrum.

Some folks kept it all positive, picking candies that reflect the sweetness of Sweet Home Alabama. Others looked at this as a moment of introspection and self-criticism, perhaps highlighting some of the state’s imperfections.

There were lots of references to the state’s biggest industries, what you might find in grandma’s purse and the Gulf of Mexico.

A common theme from both ends: Anything with nuts. Keep in mind: Alabamians like to joke about themselves, contrary to popular belief. It’s all love.

Either way, y’all never disappoint. Here’s what you said. Do you agree with the takes below?

Roxanne Lawrence: “Candy corn — it’s controversial and people either love it or hate it.”

Kathleen Black Monaghan: “[Candy Corn] because no one really likes it, they make fun of it, but it is really sweet.”

Jeffery Wilson: I’m thinking candy corn. Because grits. And cornbread.”

Jennifer Jones: “Candy Corn — Stays the Same — Never Changes — Same Old Same Old.”

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Kathy Malone: “Smarties! We have Huntsville Space Center. UAB and USA … both cranking our doctors, etc! Alabamians/Southerners aren’t ‘dumped down’ like some think!”

Kim England Matlock: “Snickers … everybody wants to laugh at us and think we don’t measure up, but we know that’s not true. Inside is the perfect blend of colors and texture, mixed with a little bit of nutty. Once you try it, it’s the perfect combination and it’s hard to beat!”

Robin Maddox: “Those red strawberry maw-maw candies. It don’t get more old fashion than that. We make fun of it but dang if those things aren’t still addictive.”

Kodi Osby: “Old butterscotch candy grandmas give out.”

Mitzi Schmidt: “A Life Saver in the bottom of your Mee Maws purse. Not what you wanted but it’ll do.”

Jamie Black: “The peanut butter candy that is wrapped in the orange and black wrappers.”

Lisa Allen: “A candy bar that is a little sweet with a crap ton of NUTS!”

Rueben Poole: “Payday candy bar. Covered in peanuts, and doesn’t melt in the heat. Oh, a little bit salty too!”

Johnelle Brewster: “Payday!! The original sweet and salty!!! The love of Southern sweets with the salty Gulf of Mexico.”

Cynthia Moore Alldredge: “A Payday candy bar because it’s rough texture reminds me of all the interstates and roads in Alabama. Bumpy with lots of potholes.”

Rhonda Madison Woods: “Tootsie Rolls for the ROLL TIDE.”

Eugenia West Gabriel: “I say circus peanuts since peanuts are a major cash crop in our state. I also think the term circus is pretty descriptive of our politics in Alabama: sometimes amusing, sometimes terrifying like a trapeze artist who falls to the ground. But it certainly holds our attention for better or worse.”

Crisco Zills: “Those black and orange wrapped no named candies that taste like peanut butter and regret.”

Terry Morgan: “Mars bar. Because we are all about going into space, having the Rocket City in our state.”

Karen DeAndrade: “Almond Joy or Mounds, sometime you feel like a nut sometimes you don’t.”

Nick Moske: “Well if it’s to describe people’s driving, it would be black licorice … the worst and most horrible ever!!”

Jody Hooven: “Mr. Goodbar. Mostly sweet with a smattering of nuts.”

Daniel Wells: “Conecuh Hickory Smoked Sausage Flavored Moonpie. “(Editor’s note: We’re equal parts disgusted and curious.)

Jim Apmann: “Butterfingers because Alabama drops the ball on everything.”

William May: “Sweet Tarts. Cuz it’s amazing in some places and other places it’s not so sweet.”