In the extended edition, a brief respite for Merry and Pippin within a tranquil forest, after being rescued by the Ents, results in a comedic scene that completely falls flat and adds little to the story. This slapstick scene goes on a bit too long, ultimately feeling both out of place and lacking in payoff after Pippin discovers at the end of the film that the effects of the Ent-Draught are temporary.