My own feelings aside about this scene, the real questions is whether or not an Elf could beat a Dwarf at drinking.
What evidence do we have? Elf guards get smashed in the Hobbit, although I'm inclined to think it was probably
really strong wine and they had
a lot with the intent on getting drunk. I also remember Legolas mention his fondness of wine at Isenguard so I've come to the conclution that the Elves of Mirkwood, Silvan and Sindarin alike probably
really like wine. So I could argue that Legolas would have a high tolerance after how many centuries of grand Elven parties.
Facts aside, I love that scene.
Only because if you watch the cast commentary with it, you'll learn that most of Gimli's antics are improv and Orlando admits to being a "light weight" when it comes to drinking. I think Dominic says something like "He has a little and he's yours."
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it does seem strange that Jackson and co should include this totally gratuitous scene
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It's all in good fun
Saucepan Man, didn't you like seeing the characters in this particular setting? It's like good fanfiction, only...you know, not written or done by amatures.