To what extent can Cognitive Linguistics benefit from the systematic study of a creative phenomenon like humor? Although the authors in this volume approach this question from different perspectives, they share the profound belief that humorous data may provide a unique insight into the complex interplay of quantitative and qualitative aspects of meaning construction.

G. Brône, Lessius University College, Antwerpen; K. Feyaerts, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven; T. Veale, University College Dublin.