The drink in their drinking-bowls seemed to be clear cold water, yet it went to their hearts like wine and set free their voices. The guests became suddenly aware that they were singing merrily, as if it was easier and more natural than talking.
I just don't want them to make fools out of Merry and Pippin...and falling-over drunk isn't funny.
I'm not that flapped over it. Not any more flapped than when that woman says "OH WOW" when M and P set off that firework dragon.