1 definition by Brad Berkwitt
When a boss gets pissed off at a subordinate, often turning purple in the act of the scream, and demands rapid resolution even if it must be done after hours or over the weekend. Most Hot Karl's are caused because the work was never actually assigned by the boss, who is ignorant of that important detail. Oftentimes a Hot Karl is interrupted by another Hot Karl which immediately trumps the first version, which is promptly forgotten.
Damn, I just got Hot Karled. Boss just demanded a spreadsheet with 15 variables that we don't track. He screamed that he needed it right then. I don't even know what he is talking about!?!!
by Brad Berkwitt February 17, 2009