Ed Balls Day: Social media users celebrate sixth anniversary of ex-Shadow Chancellor's embarrassing tweet
Friday marked the sixth anniversary of former Shadow Chancellor Ed Balls embarrassingly tweeting his own name – and the mistake is still being mocked on social media.
Twitter and Facebook celebrated what has become known as Ed Balls Day, April 28, when in 2011 the Labour politician tweeted "Ed Balls" instead of searching for his name.
The awkward slip-up, which has been retweeted almost 90,000 times, prompted hilarity for social media users, with mocking memes soon appearing.
Six years on people still are not tired of poking fun at the former MP.
6 years ago today ... Happy #edballsday @edballs 👌🏼 pic.twitter.com/uxsWKDcac9
— Stacey Solomon (@StaceySolomon) April 28, 2017
Laura Tisdall tweeted a picture of the Queen sat next to a framed photograph of Mr Balls and said: “’Ed Balls.’ – Powerful words from Her Majesty the Queen, addressing the nation in her traditional #EdBallsDay speech."
"Ed Balls." – Powerful words from Her Majesty The Queen, addressing the nation in her traditional #EdBallsDay speech pic.twitter.com/GV3MTIW2gM
— Laura Tisdall (@LauraTisdall) April 28, 2017
Celebrity Stacey Solomon tweeted: “6 years ago today ... Happy #edballsday @edballs.”
Mr Balls tweeted his own name while he was shadow chancellor under former Labour leader Ed Miliband’s stewardship.
Holidays are coming, holidays are coming 😃 #EdBallsDay pic.twitter.com/rm0x76LA33
— Nick (@ColossusNick) April 28, 2014
Since being ousted in the 2015 general election, he has gone on to appear in Strictly Come Dancing, becoming a favourite for his questionable dancing and extravagant costumes.
Have you had any #EdBallsDay cards yet? My Mum never forgets! pic.twitter.com/rOCfXLN6cK
— Michael Moran (@TheMichaelMoran) April 28, 2014
Mr Balls has ruled himself out of running in June's general election.