Wondered why Ed Balls was trending today? Three years ago, at 4.20pm, Ed Balls accidentally tweeted his name, mistaking the Twitter box for a search bar.The original tweet in 2011 clocked up over 25,000 retweets, and has led to 28 April being unofficially deemed ‘Ed Balls day’.This year, Balls was not keen to take part, although he finally gave in after 5pm following pleads.

Good grief.. Oh go on then.. RT @edballsmp: Ed Balls — Ed Balls (@edballsmp) April 28, 2014

And the much anticipated Ed Balls Oscar Selfie. #EdBallsDaypic.twitter.com/d93mBylcNy — Tom Wilson (@feedthedrummer) April 27, 2014

People always forget the real meaning of #EdBallsDay... It's now just about commercialism and buying gifts. It was once for the family. — Benjamin Zand (@BenjaminZand) April 28, 2014

Tip: how not to fill in your CV. #EdBallsDaypic.twitter.com/3m3iOvYsUI — Jobsite UK (@JobsiteUK) April 28, 2014

According to Way To Blue, ‘Ed Balls Day’ clocked up 8,461 by 3.30pm.The Twittersphere, as usual, went a bit mental.