This isn't funny per se, but I've always found it very touching. As Reid's sort of mentor/father figure, I think praise from Gideon probably helped Reid get through the trauma a lot (not that it's ever addressed, but hey). Am I the only one reminded of Eddie Izzard on the "But it helps" line? --- Criminal Minds does not belong to me, but is copyrighted to CBS. I am posting my favourite clips to share with my friends, no copyright infringement intended. Just take it as free publicity for the show, since I share these videos to convince people of the awesomeness that is Criminal Minds.