Vegetarian Troubles?

I have a been a vegetarian for over a year now. Sometimes I do come across things that I thought were vegetarian (for instance gummy bears) but really weren't. I know I'm not REALLY vegetarian anymore, but thats not stopping me. If I find something then I simply cut that out of my diet. Can I still sort of call my self a vegetarian without ridicule? Thanks for answering, and please don't come on here and tell me to give up. Go somewhere else, because I'm not going to deal with your bashing.