Despite all the data that the Sean Astin theory has going for it, I'm here to tell you that all of these hypotheses are wrong.
I made a horrible discovery today. The reason that hobbits are no longer seen is that Germans eat them.

I was sick, I tell you, sick.
P.S. It's a lame post, I know, but how many other bloggers out there have a category exclusively for hobbits?
P.P.S. If you came to this blog just for the hobbits, welcome.