When Asked If He Was A Genius
“Yes, I Am A Genius.”
His genius is one of the things that fans love about him.
When He Doesn’t Want A Handshake
“It’s Actually Safer To Kiss.”
Reid’s reluctance or refusal to give the people he meets handshakes can be seen throughoutCriminal Minds.
Others believe that it’s due to one of the manytimes Reid was almost killed inCriminal Minds.
Whatever the reason Reid avoids handshakes, viewers enjoy details like this that make him a well-developed character.
This quote shows Reid’s propensity for being unintentionally hilarious.
Reid often says things that make the viewer really stop and think.
This line comes from an episode where a graphic novelist subconsciously becomes one of the BAU’s unsubs.
While the context of this line has a pretty sad background, the line itself is hilarious.
When He Had A Fan
“I Never Have Any Normal Fans.”
Reid fans are pretty die-hard and theCriminal Mindswriters are well aware of this.
This line, a subtle example of meta-comedy, is definitely one of Reid’s most iconic quotes.
When He Didn’t Understand The Reference
“What’s Twilight?”
While Reid is incredibly intelligent he is not the mostpop culture-savvy television characterto ever grace screens.
Reid is also entirely serious which is what makes this line so amusing.
Sometimes Reid’s fun facts are anything but fun.
A Needle Would Stand Out In A Haystack."
When He Boasts About Saving Elle
“I Totally Saved Your Life.
And I’m Pretty Sure It Was Caught On Tape.”
Reid is often the agent found talking down the unsub and empathizing with them.
Reid says this when Senator Cramer mistakenly refers to him as Agent when telling Reid to calm down.
Reid is often more socially reserved and rarely pushes back to authority.
This quote is out of character for Reid because of how indelicately he delivered it.
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