Interesting that the current situation with either Bitcoin or Bitcoin Cash make each chain more similar to litecoin. Bitcoin Cash by increasing it's blocksize has found a way to have a larger transactional capacity that matches LTC. Meanwhile with Bitcoin adopting segwit it will enjoy the capability of the Lightning Network, MAST and it enhances the ability of Smart Contracts on side chains just like Litecoin. I agree that by following litecoin both forks are better than before.
Some Bitcoiners like to call litecoin their testnet; but, it's just a dismissive way to acknowledge litecoins leadership. Hopefully, litecoin can continue to lead BTC in the right direction and keep both coins relevant.