Smiles and compliments don't pay the bills. Like every person that has ever existed (minus those that were born into wealth), we all need to work to live. If she had a billion dollars in the bank, I'm sure that she would still perform out of just wanting to do so. But she's not rich.
I think shes the cutest fairy ever. I love to do what she does traveling around the fairs. Just watching her on these videos just brings so much light and joy to me, that I can't beleive anyone would complain at all. And who cares if some kid tips her, it is the parents that give it to the kids to do so, and kids like to do things like that. I can't believe how judgmental people can get. Much Love to Sweet Twig. :)
When you tip a performer such as Twig, you re tipping her for the joy that she gave you. Not because you must. I am sure Twig would accept a flower from a child with as much sweetness as she accepts money. Twig brings a lot of magic and joy to the people around her and is blessed enough to be able to make her living as a Fairy.
I love Twig and her flute! Hope she's making it through the winter alright, you know some fairies get locked up in a tree. I could see Noobler doing something like that.
I know Twig. She's a real fairy. This isn't an act. The smiles on her face are real. Comments on tipping isn't what this video is all about. She's the real deal.
I have mixed feeling on tipping, but @Indiana255 don't seem to follow the concept. The idea is that tips are based on your level of service. You walk into a restaurant and your server is rude and messes up your order, you don't tip as much. But the server to gets your order correct and maybe is friendly and makes you feel as though your patronage was appreciated will get more. The "problem" you cast on an economic system you obviously do not understand is that the base pay is often too low.
@daumpda Please don't patronise me. Of course I understand the concept of tipping. Here in the UK we have a minimum wage and we don't need to tip people to expect good service. I understand it is a job to Twig, a means to make money but I didn't like that kids were tipping her, it just didn't sit right with me.
@Indiana255 The kids were tipping her with their parent's money. If anything, the parent's probably wanted to thank Twig for the joy she gave to their children, hence the money.
Smiles and compliments may keep fairies young and alive, but that doesn't work for humans. Everyone needs to work for a living.
Look at it this way, if she didn't receive any money for what she does, would she still be able to travel and do what she does now?
I think it's a bloody shame that such an adorable video has turned into treatises on socialism and how terrible people have it. I buy a season pass to the faire, and PAY to do much the same as Twig does, flit around interacting with people. Maybe *I* should try and find a gig that tips? :) Remember the old saying, "If you find a way to make money doing what you love, you'll never work a day in your life." :)
Here in Kansas City, we as Fae are paid NOTHING. We all have outside jobs and must spend our money on our own costumes and things necessary in order to keep the Fae alive so that the young and the young at heart may have something that can keep them happy and forever be young. :D nonetheless, it is always fuyn and enjoyable to see all the warm smiles on the children's faces as they dance along with us.
This totally charming and adorable lady understandably has great appeal to the hearts and imaginations of children, but it's very apparent that she's stolen quite a few adult hearts as well... mine included.
I've never had the opportunity to see her at a faire, but hopefully we will get a chance to soon. Being in the Northeast, we've only made the trek to Scarborough once back in 2005. I'll keep watching for new youtube postings of you and look for you when we do travel. Blessings. Dennis
I think it would be rude if Twig did not accept the tip money. The tips are our gifts to her for making us happy. She doesn't ask, she kindly accepts and never takes without giving her magical token to a child. Twig, you're fantastic! Don't let anyone take away your spirit. The world could use more Twigs. Lots of Love<3
I have never asked for tips, never held my hand out expectantly, and no child or adult has been denied my attention because they did not tip. As a performer, as is standard, I do always have seed money pinned to my tip bag. This lets people know that I accept tips, but it is not required.
It has taken me several years, a lot of work, some sacrifice, a bit of debt, and a lot of negotiating to build up to the contracts that I have now.
The MN paper printed a lovely article and painted a lovely
wow...im supprised your a youtube user- but its nice to se you talking... your so silent there, but kind and gentile with children and others, even if i feel nervous around performers that look at you the way you do...( which isn't creepy btw) i can still feel at peace (witch is rare)- i lose feeling of the heat... you play that flute VERY well... hehe- my brotherrs wouldn't be quite about you after you gave us the crystal-like stones...
Yes she was enchanting, the sign language and giving the kids pebbles covered in fairy dust was a nice touch. The spell was broken however when she starting taking tips and stuffing them in her little bag. It was unfortunate, those kids so mesmerised by her are given a further lesson in you don't do anything for nothing. Even being a fairy. It's a wonder that when Peter Pan was remade as Hook Julia Roberts didn't hold her hand out for a buck when she sprinkled the dust on the kids to fly!!
I explained my feelings above. Does Tinkerbell hold out her hand for money at Disney? It ruins the illusion for kids. Even more cynical was that dollar bills got stuck deep in the bag while the 5 and 10 dollar bills where left on show.
My point is that these Ren Fest performers aren't paid all that well while Disneyland employees are. Don't let the fact that she is a human and she has monetary needs shatter the beautiful illusion she creates. And the kids will need to learn that lesson one day for themselves anyways. Being able to keep one's fantasies alive even after seeing the true nature of it all is another skill that is important for everyone to develop.
I too am a performer for many festivals as a faery and though its not the reason i am there, it is a nice gesture from people who are happy to have had their children entertained even for a brief moment. Twig is one of the best in the country and I have worked with her and watched her grow as a performer.
When tipped 5 and ten dollar bills, they go in the same bag as the ones. There is always a 1, 5, and 10 pinned to my tip bag, this is to let patrons know that I do accept tips, but is not required and never asked for.
Disney employees are paid union wages, receive health benefits, and retirement plan options, festivals do not.
I would love to have these thing, therefor making the acceptance of tips unnecessary. Until then, tips constitute a good chunk of my lively hood.
Twig, you are worth much more than you earn, I'm sure of it. You make many people very happy, and I'm happy as can be to help contribute to your well-being. Obviously, you play a character, but it makes no difference. You're the most charming girl around. Kids ADORE you, and after talking to all my friends, we men adore you as well. I hope you're always very happy and secure, and that all of the happiness you give us is returned to you in kind.
Oh, but they are paid. Can't remember the amount but i can look it up if you want to know THAT badly.
Twig was featured in a local newspaper new in town after our summer's festival. She's paid very generously by fairs and for private occasions (birthdays, weddings, etc.)
On top of that she gets donations from the public that attend the fair. She's doing very well as a performer.
There is no set rate for performers at a fair, we all have to work on negotiating a price. It has taken several years, some as a volunteer, to get to where I am at. Every show I do pays a different amount. Still, I have to set 30 to 40 percent of my gross earnings aside for taxes as I am considered self employed.
As street performer on the renaissance festival circuit I am doing well. I don't live in a tent, always have electricity, and only live with out running water 4 months out of the year.
Have you spoken to Twig directly to ask her what she is paid. I can assure you that the contracts negotiated are not as generous as the newspaper has led you to believe.. She does not recieve donations to appear at the festival. When hired for other occasions, people are not willing to pay what what her time is worth. So, unless you received your info from Twig, You shouldn't shoot your mouth off
For those of you who have not done Ren Fairs. I have done the Arizona Ren Faire, TRF, Ohio, and a number of faires. I spent my teenage life (8 yrs) living the life style of a SQuire, street, actor, vendor etc. So, unless you have experienced the life it is hard to understand the reasons. The street actors get paid very little. To survive we have to allow the presence of tips. While it takes away from the magic, people must survive in a world controlled by money. Agreed?
Twig never holds out her hand asking for a buck! If Children or parents choose to tip that is nice. If they choose not to tip that is nice also. If you watch Twig, she Plays to ALL children and adults. Follow her for a day and you will see many children return to her time after time just to interact with her. She never turns them away. she plays and interacts with them and gives them another stone.
Indiana, what do you do for a living, and do you donate your time or are you paid?
I work in Northern Ireland where i'm paid to be an engineer. I have only been to America once. The tipping culture was something totally alien to me. It seemed like everyone was holding out their hand for money. Here and in Europe people get paid for the job they do and you are never expected to tip anyone even if that person goes over and above what is expected of them. A simple thankyou or keeping your custom with that person due to their good service is the usual reward.
I've learnt a lot since my first comment on Twig. She is beautiful and talented and a victim of the American system that doesn't pay people for their hard work and creativity. The sad thing isn't that she gets tips or kids feel the need to give her tips.The sad thing is she needs the tips to carry on playing such an amazing character. And that children might not approach her because they have no money. I really hope this global recession does something to curb the American obsession with money
I hope this recession curbs the American obsession also. It is a shame that performers such as Twig need to depend on tips while trying to earn a living performing. Hers is an amazing talent and act which has taken hours/years to develop and perfect. Those who know Twig in real life understand that she loves performing and would never turn anyone away for lack of a tip. It is a shame tht many Americans do not look past the $ to see the talent and beauty around them.
@Indiana255 Children aren't aware of the tipping culture. I work as a fairy in Kansas City and I have only been tipped once, personally. We pass a hat at our maypole shows, but for individual interactions, children don't feel obligated to tip, and we make sure to keep it that way. It's more about entertaining, when it comes to the children.
I work in healthcare and am paid a salary. Tipping is not acceptable nor accepted. Unfortunately, In the States, service providers (waitresses, performers, bartenders, etc)are not paid a liveable wage and many depend on tips. Thank you for clariying and being patient with the American culture. We could learn alot from you.
I really don't understand why there are so many jobs in America where people rely on what basically is charity. Employers should simply raise the prices of their products so that everyone gets a fair wage.
That is where we run into problems, if you raise prices, people dont buy, no $ to pay wages, busines fold, no job at all. Problem is, we Americans feel that some luxeries...are actually necessities in life. There is a book out titled "Nickle and dimed in America. " It was published a few years ago, but still holds true. Menial jobs are low wage with no benefits. Lower prices, make living more affordable and maybe we could do away with tipping.
@Indiana255 Is the case of many of the performers at Ren fairs across the US, they make more money from tips than from the wage paid by the land owners that put on the fairs (not that they couldn't get by on this). And some work only for tips and have real jobs during the week. If I had a good schtick I would go to the Ren Fast and work for tips alone, just to get in for free...
Smiles and compliments don't pay the bills. Like every person that has ever existed (minus those that were born into wealth), we all need to work to live. If she had a billion dollars in the bank, I'm sure that she would still perform out of just wanting to do so. But she's not rich.
solorathain 2 months ago
I think shes the cutest fairy ever. I love to do what she does traveling around the fairs. Just watching her on these videos just brings so much light and joy to me, that I can't beleive anyone would complain at all. And who cares if some kid tips her, it is the parents that give it to the kids to do so, and kids like to do things like that. I can't believe how judgmental people can get. Much Love to Sweet Twig. :)
Dayahnaira 7 months ago
When you tip a performer such as Twig, you re tipping her for the joy that she gave you. Not because you must. I am sure Twig would accept a flower from a child with as much sweetness as she accepts money. Twig brings a lot of magic and joy to the people around her and is blessed enough to be able to make her living as a Fairy.
mwitty100 9 months ago
I love Twig and her flute! Hope she's making it through the winter alright, you know some fairies get locked up in a tree. I could see Noobler doing something like that.
pk1225 1 year ago
I know Twig. She's a real fairy. This isn't an act. The smiles on her face are real. Comments on tipping isn't what this video is all about. She's the real deal.
oneplaidass 1 year ago
I have mixed feeling on tipping, but @Indiana255 don't seem to follow the concept. The idea is that tips are based on your level of service. You walk into a restaurant and your server is rude and messes up your order, you don't tip as much. But the server to gets your order correct and maybe is friendly and makes you feel as though your patronage was appreciated will get more. The "problem" you cast on an economic system you obviously do not understand is that the base pay is often too low.
daumpda 1 year ago
@daumpda Please don't patronise me. Of course I understand the concept of tipping. Here in the UK we have a minimum wage and we don't need to tip people to expect good service. I understand it is a job to Twig, a means to make money but I didn't like that kids were tipping her, it just didn't sit right with me.
Indiana255 1 year ago
@Indiana255 I meant no offense. I was only trying to educate when I saw a deficiency. Obviously I have failed.
daumpda 1 year ago
@Indiana255 The kids were tipping her with their parent's money. If anything, the parent's probably wanted to thank Twig for the joy she gave to their children, hence the money.
Smiles and compliments may keep fairies young and alive, but that doesn't work for humans. Everyone needs to work for a living.
Look at it this way, if she didn't receive any money for what she does, would she still be able to travel and do what she does now?
solorathain 2 months ago
Your worth is beyond measure. Our children are rediculed and hated by other nations every day of their lives, thank you for showing them another way.
jackinu928 1 year ago
what kind of flute is that?
TheBoss502 1 year ago
I think it's a bloody shame that such an adorable video has turned into treatises on socialism and how terrible people have it. I buy a season pass to the faire, and PAY to do much the same as Twig does, flit around interacting with people. Maybe *I* should try and find a gig that tips? :) Remember the old saying, "If you find a way to make money doing what you love, you'll never work a day in your life." :)
Seravat7 2 years ago
THE FAE LOVE TWIG <3
Here in Kansas City, we as Fae are paid NOTHING. We all have outside jobs and must spend our money on our own costumes and things necessary in order to keep the Fae alive so that the young and the young at heart may have something that can keep them happy and forever be young. :D nonetheless, it is always fuyn and enjoyable to see all the warm smiles on the children's faces as they dance along with us.
grahamcrackerpiano 2 years ago 2
This totally charming and adorable lady understandably has great appeal to the hearts and imaginations of children, but it's very apparent that she's stolen quite a few adult hearts as well... mine included.
huntonpeck 2 years ago 2
I've never had the opportunity to see her at a faire, but hopefully we will get a chance to soon. Being in the Northeast, we've only made the trek to Scarborough once back in 2005. I'll keep watching for new youtube postings of you and look for you when we do travel. Blessings. Dennis
drn1023 2 years ago
she's so cute! I saw her today, tipped her a few dollars, left and I just had to come back to tip again. She's so talented =) and great with kids. :)
ItzyBitzyOne 2 years ago
I think it would be rude if Twig did not accept the tip money. The tips are our gifts to her for making us happy. She doesn't ask, she kindly accepts and never takes without giving her magical token to a child. Twig, you're fantastic! Don't let anyone take away your spirit. The world could use more Twigs. Lots of Love<3
JennyWrenxoxo 2 years ago
Are you playing an aulos? And if so where did you get it?
oxigyxess 3 years ago
I have never asked for tips, never held my hand out expectantly, and no child or adult has been denied my attention because they did not tip. As a performer, as is standard, I do always have seed money pinned to my tip bag. This lets people know that I accept tips, but it is not required.
It has taken me several years, a lot of work, some sacrifice, a bit of debt, and a lot of negotiating to build up to the contracts that I have now.
The MN paper printed a lovely article and painted a lovely
twigfairy 3 years ago 6
wow...im supprised your a youtube user- but its nice to se you talking... your so silent there, but kind and gentile with children and others, even if i feel nervous around performers that look at you the way you do...( which isn't creepy btw) i can still feel at peace (witch is rare)- i lose feeling of the heat... you play that flute VERY well... hehe- my brotherrs wouldn't be quite about you after you gave us the crystal-like stones...
britudontno 3 years ago
I love her! I never knew her name. She's so cute!
WiketDog 3 years ago
We met her at Scarby she plays her part well regardless of money, my daughter loved her, she keeps the innocent magic alive.
Deakion 3 years ago
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firecat52 3 years ago
Ohhhhhh i love Twig, she's my favorite attraction at the Renaissance Festival!
HeavensAria 4 years ago 3
I think her eyes do put a spell on you she's very enchanting
Beowulf125 4 years ago 2
twig is one of the best performers at any fair ive been to. ive had the pleasure of meeting her last year and she is amazing.
Hatsumeiyo 4 years ago 2
I'd have married her if she'd asked!
Indiana255 4 years ago
Yes she was enchanting, the sign language and giving the kids pebbles covered in fairy dust was a nice touch. The spell was broken however when she starting taking tips and stuffing them in her little bag. It was unfortunate, those kids so mesmerised by her are given a further lesson in you don't do anything for nothing. Even being a fairy. It's a wonder that when Peter Pan was remade as Hook Julia Roberts didn't hold her hand out for a buck when she sprinkled the dust on the kids to fly!!
Indiana255 4 years ago
How do you think she makes money? She goes to different Ren Fests across the country.
mmmCrunchy 4 years ago 2
I explained my feelings above. Does Tinkerbell hold out her hand for money at Disney? It ruins the illusion for kids. Even more cynical was that dollar bills got stuck deep in the bag while the 5 and 10 dollar bills where left on show.
Indiana255 4 years ago
My point is that these Ren Fest performers aren't paid all that well while Disneyland employees are. Don't let the fact that she is a human and she has monetary needs shatter the beautiful illusion she creates. And the kids will need to learn that lesson one day for themselves anyways. Being able to keep one's fantasies alive even after seeing the true nature of it all is another skill that is important for everyone to develop.
mmmCrunchy 4 years ago 4
Thank you for this!
I too am a performer for many festivals as a faery and though its not the reason i am there, it is a nice gesture from people who are happy to have had their children entertained even for a brief moment. Twig is one of the best in the country and I have worked with her and watched her grow as a performer.
eeriedreamz 4 years ago
When tipped 5 and ten dollar bills, they go in the same bag as the ones. There is always a 1, 5, and 10 pinned to my tip bag, this is to let patrons know that I do accept tips, but is not required and never asked for.
Disney employees are paid union wages, receive health benefits, and retirement plan options, festivals do not.
I would love to have these thing, therefor making the acceptance of tips unnecessary. Until then, tips constitute a good chunk of my lively hood.
twigfairy 3 years ago 5
Twig, you are worth much more than you earn, I'm sure of it. You make many people very happy, and I'm happy as can be to help contribute to your well-being. Obviously, you play a character, but it makes no difference. You're the most charming girl around. Kids ADORE you, and after talking to all my friends, we men adore you as well. I hope you're always very happy and secure, and that all of the happiness you give us is returned to you in kind.
veedub87 3 years ago 8
Oh, but they are paid. Can't remember the amount but i can look it up if you want to know THAT badly.
Twig was featured in a local newspaper new in town after our summer's festival. She's paid very generously by fairs and for private occasions (birthdays, weddings, etc.)
On top of that she gets donations from the public that attend the fair. She's doing very well as a performer.
HeavensAria 4 years ago
There is no set rate for performers at a fair, we all have to work on negotiating a price. It has taken several years, some as a volunteer, to get to where I am at. Every show I do pays a different amount. Still, I have to set 30 to 40 percent of my gross earnings aside for taxes as I am considered self employed.
As street performer on the renaissance festival circuit I am doing well. I don't live in a tent, always have electricity, and only live with out running water 4 months out of the year.
twigfairy 3 years ago 13
Have you spoken to Twig directly to ask her what she is paid. I can assure you that the contracts negotiated are not as generous as the newspaper has led you to believe.. She does not recieve donations to appear at the festival. When hired for other occasions, people are not willing to pay what what her time is worth. So, unless you received your info from Twig, You shouldn't shoot your mouth off
mumsthe1 2 years ago
That really isn't true. I had a job there once, we get paid barely anything.
x5Minutes2Midnightx 2 years ago
For those of you who have not done Ren Fairs. I have done the Arizona Ren Faire, TRF, Ohio, and a number of faires. I spent my teenage life (8 yrs) living the life style of a SQuire, street, actor, vendor etc. So, unless you have experienced the life it is hard to understand the reasons. The street actors get paid very little. To survive we have to allow the presence of tips. While it takes away from the magic, people must survive in a world controlled by money. Agreed?
Eratimus 4 years ago 3
Twig never holds out her hand asking for a buck! If Children or parents choose to tip that is nice. If they choose not to tip that is nice also. If you watch Twig, she Plays to ALL children and adults. Follow her for a day and you will see many children return to her time after time just to interact with her. She never turns them away. she plays and interacts with them and gives them another stone.
Indiana, what do you do for a living, and do you donate your time or are you paid?
mumsthe1 2 years ago
I work in Northern Ireland where i'm paid to be an engineer. I have only been to America once. The tipping culture was something totally alien to me. It seemed like everyone was holding out their hand for money. Here and in Europe people get paid for the job they do and you are never expected to tip anyone even if that person goes over and above what is expected of them. A simple thankyou or keeping your custom with that person due to their good service is the usual reward.
Indiana255 2 years ago
I've learnt a lot since my first comment on Twig. She is beautiful and talented and a victim of the American system that doesn't pay people for their hard work and creativity. The sad thing isn't that she gets tips or kids feel the need to give her tips.The sad thing is she needs the tips to carry on playing such an amazing character. And that children might not approach her because they have no money. I really hope this global recession does something to curb the American obsession with money
Indiana255 2 years ago
I hope this recession curbs the American obsession also. It is a shame that performers such as Twig need to depend on tips while trying to earn a living performing. Hers is an amazing talent and act which has taken hours/years to develop and perfect. Those who know Twig in real life understand that she loves performing and would never turn anyone away for lack of a tip. It is a shame tht many Americans do not look past the $ to see the talent and beauty around them.
mumsthe1 2 years ago
@Indiana255 Children aren't aware of the tipping culture. I work as a fairy in Kansas City and I have only been tipped once, personally. We pass a hat at our maypole shows, but for individual interactions, children don't feel obligated to tip, and we make sure to keep it that way. It's more about entertaining, when it comes to the children.
givesgoodface 1 year ago
I work in healthcare and am paid a salary. Tipping is not acceptable nor accepted. Unfortunately, In the States, service providers (waitresses, performers, bartenders, etc)are not paid a liveable wage and many depend on tips. Thank you for clariying and being patient with the American culture. We could learn alot from you.
mumsthe1 2 years ago
I really don't understand why there are so many jobs in America where people rely on what basically is charity. Employers should simply raise the prices of their products so that everyone gets a fair wage.
Indiana255 2 years ago
That is where we run into problems, if you raise prices, people dont buy, no $ to pay wages, busines fold, no job at all. Problem is, we Americans feel that some luxeries...are actually necessities in life. There is a book out titled "Nickle and dimed in America. " It was published a few years ago, but still holds true. Menial jobs are low wage with no benefits. Lower prices, make living more affordable and maybe we could do away with tipping.
mumsthe1 2 years ago
It is so that the initial price is lower and so that you make a purchase thinking you're spending less!
coocoocoocoooo 2 years ago
@Indiana255 Is the case of many of the performers at Ren fairs across the US, they make more money from tips than from the wage paid by the land owners that put on the fairs (not that they couldn't get by on this). And some work only for tips and have real jobs during the week. If I had a good schtick I would go to the Ren Fast and work for tips alone, just to get in for free...
Dragdamar 1 year ago
Oh, this is Twig, I think thats her name... She comes to the Faire in Texas too...Shes really good at acting... Fairy like.
TiredSilence 4 years ago