A Neighborly Phone Call

Ethan was down the street playing with some neighbors. Mike recieves this phone call from the boy in the neighborhood that Ethan is playing with (9 years old):

Mike: "Hello?"

Austin: "Umm...this is Austin. I was wondering if Ethan can get dirty..."

Mike: "Well...how dirty?"

Austin: "Umm...he's pretty much covered in mud."

Mike: "Well...if he's already covered than he may as well keep on playing...."

*I went down to investigate and knew Ethan well enough to bring my camera.....you can't really tell, but his shirt and pants are COVERED in mud, as well as his brand new shoes...