Nothing. The phrase is "high ON the hog," and it means "living the high life." On a pig, the better cuts of meat are on the upper parts of the body - "high" on the animal. So if you're living high on the hog, you're eating the best food, spending lots of money and having a great time.
High on the Hog - 2014 is rated/received certificates of: USA:Approved
Possibly because the better cut of meat is high on the hog, like ribs.
High on the Hog - Black Oak Arkansas album - was created on 1972-09-15.
BBQ with Bobby Flay - 2004 High on the Hog was released on: USA: 21 July 2004
My Three Sons - 1960 High on the Hog - 3.26 was released on: USA: 14 March 1963
Its my understanding that "eating high on the hog" refers to a situation in World War I where enlisted men were given pigs feet and other cuts of meat to eat, but officers were given better cuts of meat. High on the hog refers to eating something better than pig's feet.
It comes form the early days of slavery when the rich owners ate the hog meat such as, tenderloin and ribs while the workers ate pigs feet and ham hocks. Those that ate "high on the hog" were living well.
My Three Sons - 1960 High on the Hog 3-26 was released on: USA: 14 March 1963
They couldn't afford their apartments, they spent to much time living "high on the hog"Get It! Hog... Pig... HaHaHaHa
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The Division - 2001 High on the Hog 1-20 was released on: USA: 15 July 2001 France: 2 June 2005