Near genius individuals can be a little "quirky" at times. A biography of Nikola Tesla stated that he was very distracted by his basic urges related to women, and their mutual attraction to him. The solution? He voluntary self-castorated.
By comparison, MC seems more like the guy next door with a weed-trimmer in one hand, and a Coors Lite in the other. Except much smarter than your average neighbor.