I can't focus. Google giving me conflicting reports. Helppp

I want a papaya.
A recipe.

Are they supposed to be so soft? I know y'all can't feel them. But also look so ripe?

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I have never touched any at a store. But the US Botanic Garden has a papaya tree with large, hard, green fruits, which I did touch.