You have to understand, dealing with men, elves and dwarves came with so much drama (just remember the counsil of Elrond), Hobbits are isolated enough that they don’t have trouble with other races… yet.
Also the pipe-weed is awesome.
They’re like that one neighbourhood that instead of HOA and Nextdoor drama they just throw block parties and keep to themselves. Sure, on that street everyone knows everything about everyone, but they’re not getting involved in your shit.
Wisteria shire
I thought they were notoriously isolationist and don’t like anyone outside the Shire. They certainly do have way less political baggage, though.
They were, but outliers like Bilbo and Frodo had existed throughout their history. That’s what Gandalf was using to their advantage.
And Farmer Maggot grew some pretty awesome shrooms.
Elrond at the council: “Not even the brainiest could know that hobbits would be so important.”
Gandalf: …
