Back on Apr. 28, 2011, the British member of parliament searched his name on Twitter. But instead of typing his moniker into the search bar, he mistakenly wrote it into a tweet and hit send:
This year on Apr. 28, as each of the ones that have gone before it, Twitter users in the United Kingdom have taken to the social media platform in their droves to mockingly commemorate the snafu.
Since leaving politics in 2015, Balls, 51, has gone on to star in “Strictly Come Dancing,” the British version of “Dancing With The Stars.” He also appeared on a charity edition of “The Great British Bake Off.”
Here’s a roundup of the 2018 celebrations so far:
Balls’ post immediately went viral and spawned what has since become a spoof national day ― predictably called “Ed Balls Day.”Ed Balls— Ed Balls (@edballs) April 28, 2011
This year on Apr. 28, as each of the ones that have gone before it, Twitter users in the United Kingdom have taken to the social media platform in their droves to mockingly commemorate the snafu.
Since leaving politics in 2015, Balls, 51, has gone on to star in “Strictly Come Dancing,” the British version of “Dancing With The Stars.” He also appeared on a charity edition of “The Great British Bake Off.”
Here’s a roundup of the 2018 celebrations so far:
Happy #edballs day! I’ve celebrated with tea and a croissant.— Rachael Lucas (@karamina) April 28, 2018
I hate how Ed Balls Day has become so commercialised! We really are in danger of losing sight of what the day is all about #EdBallsDay pic.twitter.com/j7Cd2gLL47— Charlie Proctor (@MonarchyUK) April 28, 2018
Continue Reading: Happy Ed Balls Day!Some days only come once a year and are a joy but we should never forget the true meaning of today. Happy Ed Balls Day. #EdBallsDay— John Darvall (@johndarvall) April 28, 2018
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