Wika Salim Doesn't Like Catfish, Here's the Shocking Reason Behind It

Kapanlagi.com - Who would have thought, behind her charm and melodious voice, Wika Salim has a unique story. Apparently, this dangdut singer claims she doesn't like catfish, and the reason behind it is quite shocking to many people.

Her dislike for catfish is not without reason, but rather rooted in a childhood experience that has lingered into adulthood. In the HAS Creative podcast, Wika Salim shares the story behind her dislike for catfish.

Starting from her past incident, Wika Salim has a different perspective on catfish dishes. Let's delve deeper into the story behind why Wika Salim doesn't like catfish.

1. Wika Salim Reveals Reasons for Disliking Catfish

Wika Salim appeared in a white top (credit: Youtube.com/HAS Creative)

Wika Salim openly admitted that she does not like catfish, even though she has never tried it. Her dislike is not due to the taste, but rather a childhood experience that still clearly lingers in her mind.

"So actually back when I was little, every day I would go to the toilet." said Wika Salim.

2. Wika Salim's Childhood Full of Struggles

Wika Salim appeared in a black tank top (credit: Instagram.com/wikasalim/)

Born with the name Wika Febrina Putri in Bogor on February 26, 1992, Wika Salim grew up in a simple family. Her parents, Agus Salim and Mujiarti, worked as dangdut orchestra musicians. Additionally, during her childhood, she went through a period full of struggles due to economic difficulties, which forced her to move homes. She once lived in a rented house and even in a house without adequate toilet facilities.

3. Once Used a Toilet Above a Fish Pond

Wika Salim with short hair (credit: Youtube.com/HAS Creative)

One of the most memorable childhood experiences for Wika Alim is the condition of her living situation. She and her family often moved from one house to another, and at one point lived in a house without a toilet. Young Wika had to find a toilet that was quite far away, and that toilet was located above a fish pond full of catfish.

"Yes, every time I had to go to the toilet, it was in the pond. It was just made of zinc, you know. Just like that, a zinc toilet," she said.

4. Unforgettable Catfish Memories

Wika Salim's casual style (credit: Instagram.com/wikasalim/)

Every time Wika Salim used that toilet, she saw catfish gathering underneath it. This sight created an unpleasant image of catfish. That memory lingered and became the main reason why Wika Salim doesn't like catfish until now.

"There are all catfish underneath. So every time I do my business, they compete to eat like that, right? So I feel like I'm eating my own poop," she explained.

5. Childhood Trauma Changes Food Preferences

Mirror selfie of Wika Salim (credit: Instagram.com/wikasalim/)

Wika Salim emphasizes that she does not dislike catfish because she has never tasted it. The main reason is the childhood memories that keep coming to mind. She admits that her dislike is more influenced by visual trauma than by taste.

"Yes, it's true that catfish have a lot of vitamins. That's why I don't like it, not because I've never really tried it. Because I remember from my childhood that there are many people who live with such trauma," said Wika Salim.

6. FAQ Wika Salim Reveals Why She Dislikes Eating Catfish

1. Why does Wika Salim dislike catfish?

Wika Salim revealed that she dislikes catfish due to a traumatic childhood experience. She once used a toilet above a pond filled with catfish, which created an unpleasant image of the fish.

2. What was Wika Salim's childhood like?

Wika Salim's childhood was full of struggle and simplicity. Her family often moved houses, and they even once lived in a house without a toilet, while her father worked odd jobs to meet the family’s needs.

3. When did Wika Salim start her singing career?

Wika Salim began her singing career at the age of six at various events. Her professional career started by participating in the talent search event StarDut in 2008.

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7. Frequently Moving Houses Without Adequate Facilities

The economic conditions made Wika's family frequently move from one place to another because they did not yet have a permanent home [10, 13]. She once lived in a rented house and even in a house without toilet facilities [10, 12, 13].

To watch television, young Wika had to borrow a neighbor's home, a memory that has now become part of her struggle story [12].

8. Artist Dreams and the Beginning of a Singing Career

Since childhood, Wika Salim has had big dreams of becoming an artist [10]. She began singing at events and Independence Day celebrations since the age of six to help support her family's economy [13].

Although she initially did not like dangdut, she eventually fell in love with this music genre because her mother often played dangdut songs at home [15, 18].

9. A Career Journey Full of Twists and Turns

Wika Salim's career began by participating in the talent search competition StarDut on Indosiar in 2008, where she successfully advanced to the final round [1, 2, 4, 8, 11]. Her early journey was not always smooth; she was even booed by the audience because her dance moves were considered stiff [8].

However, with an unwavering spirit, Wika continued to learn and is now successful as one of Indonesia's top dangdut singers [1, 3, 6].

10. FAQ

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