"Fruta Bomba is what Americans call papaya -- it is one and the same. However, if you're in Miami, or a Cuban restaurant or market, or anywhere with Cubans around, always ask for Fruta Bomba. You'll save yourself a lot of embarrassment."
"Why? Let's just say that papaya has a slang meaning to ALL Cubans. It has to do with a part of the female anatomy. That's all we can say here, because this is a family-friendly website. But hey, you get the idea..."