The debate over whether or not Washington, DC should be a state isn’t a new one. Comedian and HBO host John Oliver, however, squeezes a little lemon juice on it in this segment and delivers a brilliant case extolling why it clearly should be a fully-functioning member of the union and — in the process — earn a star on Old Glory.

Which begs the question: if they added one more five-sided emblem to the flag — would you notice? Watch the following clip and test yourself.