What it takes to be a citizen

I got an unintentional lesson on what it is like to become a U.S. citizen from a Canadian perspective. David Rakoff, the author of "Don't Get Too Comfortable," was on "The Daily Show with Jon Stewart" earlier tonight.

Rakoff said after living in the U.S. for 23 years, he finally became a U.S. citizen. Stewart asked from where he had dual citizenship. After Rakoff said Canada, there was a bit of applause from stage right. Stewart then pointed out that it meant he was leaving, as in Canada.

Rakoff said he was asked if he would ever bear arms for his country. Given that he is in his 40s and a gay man, he figures it would be highly unlikely he would be offered a chance. He did say he would however.

He was also asked whether he was a bigamist, procure, or a prostitute. He was also asked whether he ever was in the Nazi Party. Being Jewish, Rakoff wasn't likely to say "yes" to that last question.

If you became a Canadian citizen, were there unusual questions you were asked? Feel free to answer in the comments section of the Canadian Corner.