I know it’s not the popular opinion, but I agree with your position in your first paragraph. I think the context does make a difference.

The chocolate pudding line is definitely weird, but also definitely racist.

Coast to Coast AM with Art Bell.

Look up the Art Bell Tape Vault and the Art Bell Archives on Spotify.

I don’t think it’s exactly what you’re looking for, but your question reminded me of this:

Abbot and Costello 7 x 13 = 28

I’m reading that currently too! So far I’m really liking it.

I haven’t read Theory of Moral Sentiments yet, but Freakonomics did a fantastic podcast series on Adam Smith. They spend a lot of time on the Theory of Moral Sentiments and how what he actually wrote doesn’t match the current “perception” of him.

I’m going to guess you’ve already listened to the Revolutions podcast?