David Ross Carnie[1] (born December 14, 1969)[2] is an American writer, magazine editor, and skateboarder.

Carnie writes freelance and has had articles published in Rolling Stone, Hustler, The Skateboard Mag, Snowboard Magazine, and Bizarre.

[4] Carnie also helped co-write a couple of short films with Spike Jonze (whom he met through fellow Big Brother editor Jeff Tremaine).

During his time at Big Brother Dave can be credited with launching the careers of numerous Jackass stars, including Johnny Knoxville, Steve-O, and Chris Pontius, and has brought fame to hundreds of skateboarding stars.

Dave has a cat with no tail named Gary, that has become a recurring feature in his writings and interviews.