Is the word 'you' needed when you call someone using an adjective?

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99bottles

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For example, is it needed in the sentence below? (Let's say that someone asks something you have already answered and you say this.)

I already told you, (you) silly boy.
 

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It's optional.
 

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In either case, it's a perfect opportunity to use an exclamation mark, thus:

I already told you, silly boy!

Or:

I already told you, you silly boy!

:-D
 
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