#BBCtrending: Trends of the week - in 60 seconds

Why did a pumpkin festival in America descend into chaos? Why was there outrage over an organic, genderless Gingerbread figure? Why are West Africans declaring "I am not a virus"?

Find out why, and see more social media trends of the week, in our 60 second round-up.

Produced by Ravin Sampat, India Rakusen, Charlotte McDonald.

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