As unimportant as this is to the plot (and as awkward of an element as it is in the ), it gives a lot of depth to Sam's character, and to Hobbits in general.

Source: https://collider.com/lotr-extended-edition-scenes-that-make-it-better/

In fact, his parents, Belladonna Took and Bungo Baggins, were seen as celebrity Hobbits throughout the entire Shire.

Source: https://www.cbr.com/bilbo-parents-explained-lord-of-the-rings/

In the books, Merry is instrumental in getting the Hobbits safely out of the Shire because of his planning, gathering of supplies, and acquiring of ponies.

Source: https://www.cbr.com/merry-pippin-lord-of-the-rings-heroes-tooks/

"Never Ceases To Amaze Me, The Courage Of Hobbits"

Source: https://gamerant.com/the-hobbit-best-quotes-movies/

The real journey is two unlikely Hobbits saving the world from evil, not by strength but by their courage.

Source: https://www.cbr.com/aragorn-fighting-sauron-fighting-cut-lord-of-the-rings/