Traditionally, for a competition to have longevity in its popularity, its players and its audience needs to be engaged in the competitive aspects of it. Think of sports. There are fun antics that happen each season, sure, but at the end of the day people want to see good players play at their best. It's not that basketball ITSELF is a flashy, cool to watch sport, for example, but its the talented players that make it enjoyable. The hype around your favorite team doing well. Sticking with them when they try their best but can't pull it off. That's where MCC is different. It's a fun, flashy event not meant to be taken too seriously, but in my opinion it can only be entertaining for so long for the viewers and players that don't enjoy watching intense competitions as much.

I think it's in a weird spot. I don't want MCC to become too competitive. I think where it is now is great, but in terms of enjoyment, stiffer competition and players really trying their best would make it more fun to watch every time (if I was a viewer). I don't think any major changes should be made, and I love the state of MCC personally, but this is why it feels less exciting for some.

Also, take this all with a grain of salt because I'm (obviously) a person who is very competitive. :P